AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBahrain–Finance & Fintech: Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) has become the first bank in the Kingdom to offer Sharia’a-compliant financing via BenefitPay, joining the Consumer Lending Marketplace with a digital application journey while keeping full responsibility for approvals. Bahrain–Industry & People: Alba has promoted two Bahraini managers—S. Abbas S. Baqer to Manager Calciner & Marine and Ali Aseeri to Manager Engineering & Projects—highlighting Bahrainisation and internal leadership pipelines. Bahrain–Trade & Security: Bahrain condemned an Iranian attack on an ADNOC vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a blatant breach of international law and urging UN action to protect navigation and reopen the waterway for global energy and food security. Regional Shipping Shock: With the US-Iran talks stalled and the Hormuz deadline expiring, shipping disruption continues to hit energy-linked supply chains and raises pressure across Gulf markets. Education for Digital Skills: European University Bahrain wrapped up Euro Game Jam 2026, backing youth pathways into gaming, esports, technology and digital industries. Construction Tender: Eskan Bank invited bids for three Madinat Salman community projects (central market, supermarket and sports facilities), with a 12-month delivery timeline.
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