AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBahrain Courts & Justice: A man was jailed in absentia for burning a woman’s car over a BD800 debt; the High Criminal Court appointed a lawyer for his appeal and set an August 16 hearing. Bahrain Foreign Policy: Bahrain’s FM congratulated Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, a pact treating an attack on any as an attack on all. Banking Results: National Bank of Bahrain posted record Q2 profit of BD22.5m, up 16%, driven by higher net interest income and favourable bond portfolio mark-to-market moves. Retail & Consumer Demand: Bahrain card spending hit BD1.69bn in the first five months of 2026, with a shift from food in March toward restaurants, shopping and leisure later. Tourism & Events: The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority reviewed Q2 performance and pushed forward plans for MICE and upcoming events. Energy & Policy: Crown Prince Salman reaffirmed Bahrain’s energy efficiency drive and renewable cooperation with ACWA Power. Regional Trade Logistics: DHL launched a direct Shanghai–Bangkok–Bahrain–Brussels route to boost Asia–Middle East–Europe cargo capacity. Business & Youth: Bahrain Chamber ran an Innovation Camp with Youth City 2030 and ASRY to develop youth problem-solving and pitching skills.
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