AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoF1 & Tourism: Sepang International Circuit says it’s fully ready for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with nearly 100,000 tickets sold and about 3,000 seats still available online, after a fast-track build-up and logistics push. Digital Government: Bahrain’s iGA upgraded its Personal Record Data Update Service, cutting the process for secondary school graduates to two steps and reducing the SLA by 25% through automated data integration. Banking Leadership: AlRayan Bank appointed Usman Ahmed as Group CEO, approved by Qatar Central Bank, with Omar al-Emadi acting from Oct 1. Energy Finance: The Arab Energy Fund reported $125.4m net income for H1 2026, with assets rising to $14bn and continued capital deployment for energy security and regional growth. Social Housing Delivery: Bahrain launched a new phase of its social housing programme, signing a contract to develop 2,500+ homes in Khalifa City under the Government Land Development Rights Programme, alongside heritage-focused planning for Muharraq. Labour Rules: Bahrain introduced LMRA rules allowing foreign workers to temporarily work for a second employer for up to three months, with consent, approvals and shared responsibility requirements. Air Connectivity: Gulf Air launched its inaugural Kuala Lumpur flight, adding a direct Bahrain–Malaysia link ahead of the 2026 race weekend.
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