AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUK–GCC Trade Deal: Bahrain’s wider region just got a major economic jolt: the UK has concluded a landmark free trade agreement with the GCC (including Bahrain), billed as the first such pact between a G7 country and the bloc, with officials saying it could add about £3.7bn to the UK economy and remove roughly £580m in tariffs on British exports once fully implemented. AI Reshapes Work: In the Gulf’s business world, Noon’s Mohamed Alabbar says AI will cut Noon staff by half in three months, arguing “there is no need for people anymore” as AI agents take over interviews and workflows. Bahrain Lawmaking: Bahrain’s Shura Council cleared 14 decree-laws in its fourth session, alongside dozens of bills and proposed laws, keeping legislative momentum high. Regional Security Pressure: The UAE urged Iraq to prevent “hostile acts” after drones linked to Iraqi territory hit near the Barakah nuclear plant, while Bahrain MPs pushed for a united Arab parliamentary stance against Iran. Industry Move in Bahrain: ASRY and Priya Blue launched their ship and offshore recycling joint venture in Bahrain, with the first recycling vessel arriving to start operations.
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