AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation Policy: India’s CBSE told the Supreme Court it has issued a new June 21 assessment policy for Gulf-affected Class XII private students, using a formula that blends Class X theory marks (40%) with the last attempted Class XII theory marks (60%). Healthcare & Research: Bahrain launched a specialised sickle cell disease transition clinic at Salmaniya Medical Complex for ages 14–20, easing the move from paediatric to adult care; and it confirmed the second Bahrain Diabetes and Obesity Conference for Oct 1–2, with local and international experts focused on prevention and treatment. Digital & Lawmaking: Bahrain’s Shura Council approved four legislative proposals in principle, including a draft law on health tourism, plus updates to child supervision and medical/dental profession regulations, while committees continue work on penalties for digital manipulation and audio-visual falsification. STEM in Schools: Bahrain became the first in the region to introduce the International Baccalaureate in government schools, selecting 400 Grade Eight students for the Middle Years Programme ahead of the Diploma Programme. Energy Projects: EWA opened bids for the Sitra IWPP under a BOO model, with ACWA’s bid accepted and TAQA’s accepted with conditions for a 1,400–1,500MW power and 5,682 m³/h SWRO desalination capacity. Regional Tech & Industry: GCC industry undersecretaries met in Bahrain to speed up shock-proof supply chain and localisation rules, including a unified list of goods for customs protection.
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