AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFintech: Bahrain’s Fintech Forward 2026 closed with more than 60 deals and announcements, drawing over 2,900 participants. The Central Bank plans to triple its fintech investment over three years, while Beyon Connect and BENEFIT will explore international partnerships and stc pay Bahrain is rolling out self-service kiosks. Trade: Bahrain and Pakistan set a $1 billion bilateral trade target within three years, agreed to establish a joint trade and investment group, and renewed their commitment to a Pakistan-GCC free trade agreement. Industry: Six agreements between Omani and Bahraini firms at the Made in GCC forum aim to expand trade and market access. Economic outlook: The World Bank forecasts a 4.3% contraction for GCC economies in 2026, citing regional disruption; Bahrain’s food inflation topped 7%.
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