AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMonetary Policy: The Central Bank of Bahrain held its overnight deposit rate at 4.5%, citing its commitment to monetary and financial stability. Shipping Costs: Maersk will impose a $2,000-per-container surcharge on qualifying contract cargo to Bahrain and four other Gulf destinations from November 9 or 27, depending on origin. Investment: Gateway Gulf returns to Bahrain on November 1–2, bringing global investors to explore opportunities in the Kingdom and the wider GCC. Trade: Bahrain’s trade with Germany reached $573 million in 2025, while German investment stock in the Kingdom topped $160 million, as the EDB concluded a visit to strengthen business ties. Energy and Labour: Bapco Energies and two subsidiaries earned GCC customs and supply-chain security certification; meanwhile, a bill requiring 80% Bahrainisation in firms won parliamentary approval.
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