AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGulf Energy Shock: Brent crude surged back above $100 a barrel as US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers and Iran retaliated with missile strikes on US-linked targets in Jordan, while Tehran warned tanker crews in Bahrain and Kuwait to evacuate—raising fresh supply and inflation fears. Regional Security & Shipping: The US-Iran escalation also coincided with Houthi attacks on Saudi cities and energy facilities, pushing crude benchmarks higher and increasing the risk to Gulf shipping routes. Bahrain Tax Cooperation: Bahrain hosted GCC tax chiefs as the General Tax Authority joined the 17th meeting to push closer coordination, including electronic system integration, to support diversification and sustainable development. Education & Tourism Skills: Vatel Bahrain received a five-year higher education accreditation, aligning programmes with labour-market needs under Bahrain’s 2026–2036 higher education strategy. Digital Economy Policy: Bahrain’s Shura Council discussed the need for GCC-ready legislation for the digital economy, focusing on innovation, privacy, investment and cybersecurity. Local Sustainability Push: Conserving Bounties Society folded its “My Clean Plate” campaign under its Bahrain Food Bank umbrella to tackle food waste. Business Growth Signals: IDX expanded its global footprint and leadership team after strong H1 growth, adding data and insights capabilities and new exchange partnerships including Bahrain Bourse.
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