AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFDI in Plantations: India is weighing wider foreign direct investment rules for plantation crops, with banana specifically mentioned as it targets $1bn in exports. Bahrain Market & Finance: Bahrain-listed companies’ Q2 net profits stayed broadly steady, down 0.4% to $572.2m, while revenues rose 8.9% YoY. Telecom Modernisation: stc Bahrain launched “Bayan,” a fully integrated Arabic-first contact centre at LEAP 2026, aiming to resolve up to 70% of routine contacts and cut handling times by as much as 30%. Engineering & Construction Skills: Applied Science University aligned architecture and civil engineering programmes with Bahrain’s BIM push, linking 3D BIM with AI and preparing graduates for digital construction roles. Industrial Retail & HVAC: Contratech opened Hitachi’s first flagship HVAC showroom in Bahrain, while Primark set opening dates for City Centre Bahrain (Sept 23) and Doha Festival City (Oct 29). Logistics Sustainability: APM Terminals Bahrain said Khalifa Bin Salman Port won a “Sustainable Institution” award, citing a solar rooftop project powering port electricity. Youth & Training: Kooheji Group wrapped up its “Aspire” programme for Bahraini students, and MKF concluded its Job Exposure Programme for ages 13–16. Halal Oversight: Bahrain’s agriculture ministry advanced regulation for the National Halal Mark to boost compliance and trust in Bahraini products.
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