AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIran War Update: After six months of the U.S.-Israel conflict, Iran’s leadership is rallying around hardline military and clerical figures, warning of retaliation and saying it will not export “a single drop of oil” if the economic blockade continues. Diplomatic Moves: U.S. diplomats and some family members are beginning a phased return to West Asian embassies, including Bahrain, as staffing restrictions are eased under human-resources rules. Gulf Security: Pakistan and Kuwait signed a new defence cooperation protocol in Islamabad, expanding training, intelligence sharing and logistics amid Iran-war fallout. Bahrain Economy & Business: Bahrain’s banking sector saw major regional momentum, with Al Baraka Group reporting higher net income for the first half of 2026, while Bahrain’s non-oil activity remains resilient despite Hormuz-linked shocks. Local Life & Community: The Al Fareej Festival kicked off to celebrate Bahrain’s heritage; BRCS marked World Humanitarian Day; and a back-to-school event supported young cancer patients with bags and supplies. Consumer Alerts: Calendar Bahrain warned of scams over fake concert ticket posts, urging people to use official accounts only. Regulation Watch: Parliament challenged attempts to stop sheesha service in parked cars, saying there’s no clear commercial ban unless published in the Official Gazette.
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