AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInformation Crackdown: Gulf governments, including Bahrain, are moving fast to restrict what people can film and share about Iran’s attacks, with Bahrain reporting dozens of arrests for social media posts and authorities framing sharing as “betrayal of the country.” SME Push: Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) has teamed up with Al Bilad Media Network and BDSME’s Society on a national initiative to support Bahraini SMEs and entrepreneurs inside affected incubators, using Shari’a-compliant financing plus media-backed outreach. Court Case: Prosecutors are seeking the maximum penalty in Bahrain’s fake certificate institute case, arguing the scheme undermines the credibility of academic qualifications. Diplomacy: Bahrain and Mauritania pledged deeper coordination in regional and international forums, including support for Bahrain’s UN stance on attacks and freedom of navigation. Tech & Governance: Bahrain ranked strongly for government AI readiness and cybersecurity in UN reporting, while Bahrain also highlighted women’s soft financing momentum—10,568 loans issued under a women’s entrepreneurship portfolio. Business & Mobility: Batelco by Beyon launched “Postpaid World” to bundle local and international roaming into one plan.
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