AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking: Private deposits at Bahrain’s retail banks rose 8% year on year to BD14.6 billion at end-August, while loans to resident sectors climbed 7.8% to BD13.6 billion. SME Finance: Bahrain Development Bank says it increased working-capital lending to local businesses between March and September, backing firms despite regional headwinds. Investment: Gateway Gulf 2026 opens in Manama on November 1, bringing global business and government leaders together to explore investment opportunities across the GCC’s $2.4 trillion economy. Its 2025 edition generated more than $17 billion in deals and partnerships. Trade and Markets: Bapco Energies and two subsidiaries received GCC Authorised Economic Operator certification, recognising customs compliance and supply-chain security. Bahrain Bourse also held a workshop on market developments, AI and investor relations. Regional Ties: CBB Governor Khalid Humaidan used the Asia Gulf Summit in Hong Kong to call for stronger Bahrain-Asia financial links, trade and investment.
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