AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUK–GCC Trade Breakthrough: Britain and the GCC have concluded a landmark free-trade deal, the first between a G7 country and the bloc, with Bahrain included; officials say it will cut tariffs on British exports, streamline customs, and add major digital trade and services access, with estimates pointing to about £3.7bn a year for the UK economy and £580m in annual duties removed once fully in force. Bahrain Policy & Services: Parliament’s Shura Council cleared 14 decree-laws and advanced dozens of bills, while MPs pushed for a public events hall in the Southern Governorate to ease rising wedding venue costs. Local Governance Pressure: Municipal council members demanded urgent action on a stray dog surge in Hamad City, questioning delays in a new management contract. Industry & Jobs: ASRY and Priya Blue launched a Bahrain recycling joint venture after the first recycling vessel arrived, and Noon’s Mohamed Alabbar said AI will cut Noon staffing by half in three months. Security Watch: UAE urged Iraq to prevent hostile acts after drone attacks linked to Iraqi territory, as regional tensions keep markets jumpy.
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