AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInsurance: Bahrain will host the General Arab Insurance Federation’s 2028 conference, expected to attract more than 3,000 delegates and spotlight the kingdom’s financial-services sector. Digital Finance: stc pay Bahrain is adding Diebold Nixdorf cash-recycling kiosks, connecting its mobile wallet with in-person services such as remittances, bill payments and top-ups. Screen Production: A 10-episode “Arabian Nights” series is set to film in Bahrain in 2027, with production support from the kingdom. Economic Resilience: Finance Minister Shaikh Salman called for diversification, secure energy and supply chains, and stronger public finances, warning that insecurity around Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab is driving up shipping costs and delays. Industry: WestPoint has opened a new factory in Bahrain, while Honeywell won a technology deal to support GPIC’s planned aromatics complex. Maritime Links: Bahrain and Jordan signed an agreement on maritime transport and navigation, strengthening cooperation on regional shipping.
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