AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGaza Diplomacy: Bahrain joined Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE, Qatar and Egypt in a joint statement condemning Israel’s continued Gaza violations, rejecting forced displacement plans and urging safe humanitarian access. Regional Security: Saudi Arabia named Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as commander of a new multinational maritime defence coalition covering the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb and Gulf of Aden, with Bahrain among founding signatories. Bahrain Governance & Services: The Ministry of Interior cut evening construction/maintenance permit processing from five working days to two via a fully automated digital service. Media Recognition: MPs praised the 10th edition of the Prime Minister’s Press Award, highlighting leadership support for free, responsible journalism. Travel Connectivity: Qatar Airways will resume flights to Bahrain, Kuwait and Erbil from August 8, while Gulf Air opened bookings for direct Bahrain–Kuala Lumpur flights from Sept 29, 2026. Sports Business: Liberty Media reported a 38% F1 revenue drop tied to cancelled Bahrain and Saudi races amid the region’s conflict.
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