AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPort Governance Probe: Muharraq Port boat owners allege fines were collected via a personal BenefitPay number, prompting calls for a legal and financial inquiry into who received the money and how it was transferred to state accounts. Strait of Hormuz Policy: Bahrain’s FM Abdullatif Al Zayani rejected any permit or fee regime for Hormuz passage at the UN, warning restrictions could set a dangerous precedent and citing thousands of Iranian attacks and vessel detentions. Regional Shipping Pressure: Importers in Bahrain are rerouting shipments as freight costs rise, with lawmakers urging ready-to-use route plans, wider supplier sourcing, and stronger strategic stocks. Industry & Trade Promotion: Alba signed on as a supporting partner for Bahrain’s inaugural “Made in GCC 2026” expo, aiming to boost GCC industrial cooperation and competitiveness. Diplomacy for Economic Integration: India and the GCC reviewed progress on the Joint Action Plan and welcomed India-GCC FTA talks, reaffirming freedom of navigation and safety of seafarers. Compliance in Finance: Bahrain’s Family Microfinance House signed a five-year deal with AMAN Compliance Solutions to screen customers against sanctions lists using an electronic verification system. AI in Bahrain’s Esports: PROCODE, a Bahrain-based AI-native esports platform, is building an operating system to connect competition, training, payments and player histories in one place.
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