AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBahrain Security Update: Bahrain says it was hit by more than 36 Iranian drones and that its air defences intercepted and destroyed the attacks, with an 11-year-old injured and damage reported in Hamad Town and Manama. AI & Cyber Risk: A new report argues AI sovereignty makes data centres strategic targets for cyber operations, tying national power to physical infrastructure. Digital Finance in Bahrain: Bahrain’s Central Bank granted AXG the kingdom’s first stablecoin issuer licence, positioning regulated, Sharia-compliant on-chain payments as a new regional model. Sustainable Cities: A Bahrain seminar for World Environment Day highlighted composting and recycling as key to cutting household waste, with food waste singled out as a major cost driver. Local Business Support: Bahrain Chamber and Tamkeen showcased the Musanada programme to help SMEs affected by regional conditions. Gulf Tech-Defense Trend: Analysis points to unmanned naval drones and autonomous rescue missions as the next step in battlefield recovery. Education & Policy: India’s Supreme Court heard that the government is drafting policy for CBSE Class XII private students from West Asia whose results were delayed by the conflict. U.S.-Iran Volatility: Trump cancelled planned strikes after saying a deal is close, while markets swung on peace hopes and Hormuz-linked shipping risk.
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