AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGCC Energy Cooperation: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said electricity and water are a strategic priority, stressing resource sustainability and stronger GCC interconnection as the 31st GCC Electricity and Water Cooperation Committee met in Manama. Golden Residency Rules: Bahrain set the Golden Residency salary floor for professionals: at least five years in Bahrain with continuous Social Insurance registration and an average basic monthly salary above BHD 2,000 (bonuses excluded). F1 Tech Glitch Hits Bahrain GP: At Sepang, 2026 cars lost power after a wet-weather software bug during formation laps, triggering an aborted start, an emergency update, and major driver frustration; Max Verstappen won a chaotic race while Lewis Hamilton and others criticised the electronic side. Transport Disruption in Bahrain: Cable theft near MRT Putrajaya Line’s Taman Equine station caused train turnbacks and shuttle buses until power was restored after a temporary fix. Fintech & Industry Networking: Bahrain’s Fintech Forward 2026 drew a UK delegation with meetings planned with CBB, Tamkeen and Bahrain Fintech Bay, while Safa (Mumtalakat) will host an industrial sustainability session at the Made in GCC Forum. Marine Impact Research: A study warned Iran-related attacks on oil infrastructure are compounding damage to Persian Gulf marine ecosystems, threatening fisheries and coastal habitats.
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