AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBahrain Fintech Expansion: Skyro, a Bahrain-headquartered consumer finance app, says it’s opening in Saudi Arabia and has appointed former Mastercard executive Maria Medvedeva to lead the Middle East push, pending regulatory approval. Digital Payments Security: stc pay Bahrain launched “Secure Approve,” letting customers review merchant name and amount inside the app to approve online card payments without SMS/OTP codes. Logistics for Tech Supply Chains: DHL expanded its Shenzhen Super Gateway with a €177m upgrade, boosting processing capacity to about 900 tonnes/day, and added a daily Boeing 767 route linking Shanghai–Bangkok–Bahrain–Brussels. Youth Innovation in Bahrain: Bahrain Chamber and partners ran an “Innovation Camp” at Youth City 2030, tasking youth teams with tech solutions for real-world challenges. AI Calling Trial in Kuwait: stc completed Kuwait’s first AI-powered real-time voice translation trial between Arabic and English, aiming for commercial rollout. Energy & Water Tech Context: A new report highlights how the Middle East’s resource mix goes beyond oil—minerals, fisheries, and water stress shape economies. Regional Security Tech Angle: A new missile-defense radar effort seeks more mobile systems after Iran-linked targeting of static defenses.
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