AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI in Warfare: Iran-linked reporting says it seized a modern U.S. undersea drone (Dive-LD) near the Strait of Hormuz, while separate claims say Iran struck a U.S. Saildrone Explorer—highlighting how unmanned surveillance is getting exposed in the Gulf. AI Security & Infrastructure: Reuters reports the UAE is quietly revising a major 5-gigawatt AI data centre plan after the Iran war, with ideas like air defences and parts of the build going underground. Bahrain Skills Tech: A Bahraini MP has proposed a digital “Skills Profile” and job-readiness score for every citizen, mapping training gaps to real job requirements. Bahrain in Space: The Bahrain Space Agency joined the first International Space Summit, pushing for space sovereignty and satellite cooperation. Regional Tech Deals: Bahraini tech firms secured 12 strategic agreements at LEAP 2026, including AI and cybersecurity launches. Maritime & Training: Two Bahraini female engineers completed UK naval training at Portsmouth Naval Base with BAE Systems, supported by Tamkeen. Misinformation at Sea: Reports say the Houthis took Moka after using AI-generated audio to deceive Yemeni troops—showing how synthetic media can shift battlefield outcomes fast. Sports (Local Interest): Gilas Pilipinas opened its Asian Games 5×5 title defence against Bahrain.
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