AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoManufacturing: WestPoint has opened a new Bahrain factory making fibre fillings for bedding and pillows, expanding local home-textile production and capacity to serve Gulf markets. Aluminium: Gulf output remains well below pre-conflict levels after damage to Alba and other smelters; rising Chinese and Indonesian supply is easing shortages, but physical supply chains remain strained. Industrial Investment: Honeywell will provide technology for GPIC’s planned aromatics complex, while a tender has been launched for factories at Salman Industrial City. Economic Outlook: The IMF expects Bahrain’s economy to contract sharply in 2026 amid disruption to energy production, exports and shipping, with a recovery forecast if operations normalize. Digital Infrastructure: The WEF sees more than $1 trillion in potential AI value across MENA by 2030, but says grid connections and management of energy and water demand will be key to growth.
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