AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Security & Energy Flows: CENTCOM says over 1 billion barrels have cleared the Strait of Hormuz in the past two months, with U.S. forces coordinating protection for 2,000+ commercial transits as mines are cleared—while Iran escalates claims of attacks, including the IRGC destroying a U.S. Saildrone near the strait. Regional Shipping Risk: The UN Security Council condemned Houthi strikes on Saudi civilian and energy infrastructure and urged respect for navigation and the Law of the Sea, as Bab al-Mandab remains a flashpoint for merchant shipping. Bahrain’s UN Push: Bahrain’s foreign minister chaired a UN Security Council Arria meeting calling for stronger practical measures to protect freedom of navigation and prepare for disruptions across Hormuz and the Red Sea. Gulf Naval Cooperation: Saudi-led efforts to deploy a Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition are moving closer, with Bahrain among the 14-country group. Tourism & Trade: Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority joined Seatrade Cruise Med 2026 to court cruise lines and strengthen regional itineraries. Cyber & Innovation: GISEC Global 2026 highlighted how AI and quantum are reshaping cybersecurity priorities across the region.
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