AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Security: Houthi attacks on Saudi airports have disrupted flights and prompted fresh threats against US interests. Bahrain has reaffirmed support for Riyadh, while the conflict’s risks hit close to home: Iran previously struck the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. Economy: The IMF has cut its 2026 Gulf outlook amid Hormuz disruptions, with Bahrain among countries facing pressure on oil and gas exports. Employment: New LMRA rules let eligible foreign workers take temporary assignments with another employer for up to 90 days, with consent and approval. Public Services: Bahrain is considering revised healthcare fees for expatriates and visitors once mandatory health insurance is fully implemented; road upgrades are also planned to ease congestion in Isa Town and other areas. Culture: Applications are open for BACA’s 53rd Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, themed “In Circulation”; Michael Jackson memorabilia is also due to be shown in Bahrain in November.
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