AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoF1 in Bahrain, but raced in Malaysia: Formula 1 has confirmed the 2026 “Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix” will be staged at Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 2–4, after the Bahrain race was cancelled earlier this year amid West Asia security tensions. The move keeps the calendar at 23 races, with ticket details to follow, and is framed as a one-off relocation under an agreement between F1, the FIA and the governments of Bahrain and Malaysia. Royal diplomacy: Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa spoke by phone with Malaysia’s PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reaffirming commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation across sectors and discussing regional developments. Local economy and society: Bahrain Chamber marks more than a century of backing the private sector, while farmers in Buri are calling for stronger government support, including help with costs, water and market access. Heritage and youth: The Crown Prince highlighted Bahrain’s cultural and archaeological legacy, and praised Bahraini youth for innovation and entrepreneurship, including startup wins supported by Tamkeen. Regional security backdrop: Reports say the US has paused strikes on Iran while talks with Oman focus on managing safe shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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