AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBahrain Tech at LEAP 2026: Bahraini tech firms under the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH) and Tamkeen secured 12 strategic MoUs and showcased AI, cloud, telecom and smart-systems platforms, including XIS (AI customer service), Kintec 8 (digital asset monitoring and cybersecurity) and iCall (intelligent cloud communications). Space & Maritime Skills: Bahrain Space Agency joined the first International Space Summit to push space sovereignty and satellite cooperation, while two Bahraini female engineers completed UK naval training at Portsmouth Naval Base with BAE Systems, supported by Tamkeen. Digital Government Service: Bahrain SLRB launched a digital real estate registration fee calculator to estimate legally prescribed fees online before applications. Consumer Tech Update: Apple confirmed iPhone 18 Pro is eSIM-only in Bahrain and 11 other markets, with dual eSIM support and no SIM tray. Energy & Security Tech Context: With Hormuz traffic and global data flows under pressure, the region’s tech and finance outlook is being hit by Middle East escalation and shipping disruptions. Cybersecurity Watch: Indonesia is seeing Android banking app-cloning attacks using Google Work Profile, with Group-IB reporting near $1m in estimated losses.
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