AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoBanking & Finance: MPs Zainab Abdulameer and Khalid BuAnaq have proposed tougher Central Bank oversight of credit card issuers after complaints about “unfair” fees, interest and account actions, aiming to curb charges and protect customers from spiralling debt. Real Estate & Earnings: Seef Properties reported BD1.9m net profit for the first half of 2026, down 29.7% year-on-year, citing regional pressures hitting leisure and hospitality and softer consumer spending. Digital Services: stc Bahrain showcased its Security Operations Centre to the Bahrain Space Agency, while Zain Bahrain rolled out upgraded self-service machines with PIE payment integration across retail outlets. Islamic Finance & Skills: Khaleeji Bank and the BIBF launched the Khaleeji Future Leaders Academy for “Ajyal” account students, and BisB introduced the “BisB Business” app for corporate and SME banking. Energy & Trade: AirAsia X postponed its London return via Bahrain to March 2027, blaming ongoing Middle East instability. Legal/Regulatory: The UK Supreme Court stripped Bahrain of immunity in a spyware case, clearing the way for two London-based activists to pursue a civil suit. Environment & Heritage: Youth City 2030 ran a mangrove restoration workshop with UN-Habitat, and a “Bahraini Imprint” exhibition is spotlighting dhow building, palm weaving and other crafts at Capital Mall.
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