AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGCC Trade & Industry: GCC ministers met in Manama to advance commercial, industrial and standardisation cooperation, with the 15th consultative meeting spotlighting closer government–private sector coordination to boost economic growth. Bahrain–Pakistan Ties: Bahrain’s FM Abdullatif Al Zayani arrived in Islamabad for a two-day visit to co-chair the 3rd Pakistan–Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission, with talks covering trade, investment, defence and security, labour and cultural links. Gulf Industrial Push: The “Made in GCC 2026” forum in Bahrain urged deeper manufacturing integration and local production, citing the sector’s role in jobs and diversification. Energy & Trade Routes: Saudi Arabia restored East–West pipeline flows to 5.8m bpd, a key alternative to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Regional Business Climate: GCC contract awards fell 37% y/y in Q3 amid geopolitical turmoil, though Bahrain and Qatar saw increases. Aviation & Connectivity: Gulf Air launched its inaugural direct Bahrain–Kuala Lumpur service, adding a new link for business and tourism. Digital Economy: AWS said Iranian strikes caused permanent loss of some customer data stored in Bahrain and UAE facilities.
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