AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaritime Security: Bahrain strongly condemned a missile attack on an ADNOC-affiliated tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a breach of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2817, and urged the UN to act decisively to protect commercial shipping and freedom of navigation. Regional Defence: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, treating an attack on any member as an attack on all—an effort analysts say reflects a shift toward regional security as Hormuz disruptions and US limits reshape risk. Shipping Disruption: Reports say hundreds of ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf, with crews describing unpaid wages and shortages, as the war over Hormuz control drags on. Bahrain Economy & Trade: Bahrain’s trade rebounded in June, with imports and exports each rising by more than BD60m month-on-month, led by aluminium and gold. Tech & Skills: Bahrain’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau won a 2026 GIS award for its geospatial platform, highlighting digital transformation in land records. Local Life: MPs propose tighter rules on noisy public works near homes, including limits on early-morning and evening hours. Markets: Gold prices in Bahrain jumped about 7% in a week to around BD46.100 per gram for 21-carat, tracking global bullion gains.
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