AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Security: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, saying any attack on one would be treated as an attack on all, while Turkey insists the pact is purely defensive and not aimed at any specific country. Bahrain Diplomacy: Bahrain condemned a Houthi attack on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Najran, urging the international community to hold the Houthis accountable and cut funding and weapons. Hormuz Watch: Iran and Oman are reportedly close to finalising a framework for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump says talks could yield an agreement “soon” while Iran’s parliament speaker criticises US “theatre diplomacy on loop.” Aviation Links: Qatar Airways will resume Bahrain, Kuwait and Erbil services from Aug 8, restoring key regional routes. Local Economy: APM Terminals Bahrain reported a 71.7% year-on-year profit drop for the six months to June 30, citing weaker revenue across container, general cargo and marine services. Business & Society: Bahrain’s Tojjar Talk focused on the pearl, gold and jewellery sector, with officials calling for stronger public-private coordination to boost competitiveness. Sports Prep: Bahrain’s F1 race preparations are supported by weekly coordination meetings to keep security and protocol on track.
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