AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoF1 in Bahrain’s hands: Sepang International Circuit CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif says Bahrain will decide ticket prices for the Oct 2-4 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with all ticket sales proceeds returning to Bahrain; SIC is still negotiating with Bahrain for cheaper options for Malaysians, possibly “MyKad” pricing, while Bahrain also covers the F1 rights fee (about US$70m-US$80m) and Malaysia shares local prep costs of around RM40m. Regional security: Bahrain joined Arab countries and regional bodies in strongly condemning attempted drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, calling it an Iran-backed escalation from Iraq. Banking and skills: The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) and Saudi’s Bank Albilad signed an agreement to deliver specialised AI training programs for banking staff under the “Albilad AI” initiative. Aviation and travel: AirAsia X postponed its London return again to March 2027, citing ongoing Middle East instability that disrupted plans to use Bahrain as a hub. Inflation watch: A Reuters poll warns persistently high global inflation could linger as the Middle East conflict drags on growth prospects.
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