AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBahrain Security: Bahrain Defence Force says it intercepted and destroyed several Iranian missile/drone attacks targeting cities, urging residents to report any debris while stressing full readiness. Regional Tech & Policy: Qatar’s Cabinet approved a draft cloud computing law and renewed condemnation of renewed Iranian attacks, while GCC customs leaders met in Bahrain to push a GCC customs data exchange platform and other technology projects. AI in Finance: Iron Mountain partnered with Saudi Social Development Bank to modernize document-heavy SME lending using AI-powered intelligent document processing. AI & Data Centres in the Gulf: A UK–GCC free trade deal is framed as a boost for cross-border data flows, potentially accelerating data centre buildouts as AI demand rises. Education for an AI future: Bahrain MPs urged schools to prepare students for AI while protecting national identity, calling for updated curricula and stronger digital learning. StartUp Bahrain: StartUp Bahrain Pitch crowned Cogman and Luma as winners, continuing momentum for local innovation. Energy & Markets: Oil prices jumped on renewed US-Iran hostilities, with Hormuz transit fears adding inflation pressure across global markets.
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