AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGulf Connectivity: GCC transport ministers are set to sign a railway agreement in Bahrain, advancing a 2,117-kilometre passenger and freight network planned to link all six member states by 2030. The corridor is expected to connect ports, industrial zones and markets. Jobs and Business Support: A new government task force will work with companies facing closures or redundancies to protect Bahraini jobs. Separately, a parliamentary bid to limit Tamkeen’s direct support to Bahraini-owned firms has hit a hurdle, with a committee recommending rejection. Investment and Trade: Egypt and Bahrain are seeking to expand trade and investment, including through a regular business forum and cooperation in manufacturing, finance and technology. Bahrain’s Gateway Gulf event also announced $22.3 billion in deals and strategic partnerships. Digital Finance: BENEFIT has launched FinSouq to widen digital access to financing, while CrediMax and Mastercard are exploring AI-powered shopping tools for local merchants.
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