AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGulf Shipping Under Fire: The US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and launched fresh waves of strikes aimed at degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, including disabling an oil tanker trying to reach Kharg Island; Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, while IRGC warned regional oil and gas exports could be blocked “for everyone or for no one.” Bahrain Security: Bahrain reported missile and drone threats tied to the wider US-Iran escalation, as Iranian claims pointed to strikes near US-linked sites in the kingdom. Energy Market Shock: Oil prices and regional risk sentiment moved on renewed fears of wider disruption to one of the world’s key oil and gas corridors. Local Urban Enforcement: Northern Municipality launched the second phase of removing 12 unlicensed structures in Al Ramli along Sheikh Zayed Street, after clearing 47 of 61 in the first phase. Digital Economy: Mazad integrated Bahrain’s eKey 2.0 for national digital identity login and faster onboarding. Capital Markets: Bahrain Bourse appointed Marwa AlMaskati as chief strategy officer to drive growth under its 2026–2028 plan. Halal & Food Security: Bahrain and Thailand pushed cooperation through the International Halal Expo in Bangkok, focusing on food industries and supply chains.
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