AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry condemned an Iranian attack on two ADNOC tankers while transiting Hormuz, calling it a serious threat to maritime navigation and global energy security and urging UN action to deter hostile acts. India–Bahrain Trade: Bahrain imported BD111.19m of goods from India in the first five months of 2026, led by alumina, aluminium products and steel, alongside frozen boneless beef and pharma. Diplomacy with India: India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Bahrain’s King and Crown Prince to reaffirm cooperation on trade, investment and protecting critical maritime routes, including Hormuz. US–Iran Standoff: Trump said he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory and keep a blockade in place, while Iran dismissed the claims and reiterated it controls opening and closing the waterway. Regional Security Architecture: Bahrain welcomed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as part of broader regional defence coordination, while Turkey and Pakistan also outlined deeper defence-industry cooperation. Logistics & Trade Capacity: DHL completed a $204m Shenzhen “super gateway” expansion, tripling processing capacity and adding a new air route linking Shanghai–Bangkok–Bahrain–Brussels. Finance: GFH reported a 13.33% rise in H1 2026 net profit to US$76.20m, supported by wealth/investment income growth.
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