AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBahrain-IsDB Infrastructure Boost: Bahrain signed about $510m in Islamic Development Bank financing for the King Faisal Highway upgrade (about $180m) and the Salman Industrial City expansion (about $330m), targeting smoother logistics, new industrial plots, and stronger utilities. Port & Trade Pulse: Khalifa Port handled 97,000 containers and 238 ship calls in Jan–May, with general cargo leading traffic—useful signals for Bahrain’s shipping and supply chains. Labour Market Shift: Bahrain issued 159,759 new work permits in 2025 (down 10.1%), while renewals rose and local transfers increased, showing employers leaning more on existing workers. Air Connectivity: Gulf Air launched seasonal flights to El Alamein, adding summer links alongside Geneva, Malaga and Nice. Local Business Facilities: Isa Town’s Commercial Complex (BHD 2.4m) is set to open in Q4 2026, with fresh food outlets plus e-commerce and delivery support. Regional Energy & Shipping Watch: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure threat and US-Iran talks in Switzerland keep energy and logistics uncertainty in focus for Bahrain-based industry.
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