AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMicroplastics Policy: Bahrain is tightening rules to cut microplastic exposure, including a ban on plastic wrappers for hot bread and fresh baked goods and a 2026 decision restricting very thin single-use plastic bags that fragment fast in the Gulf sun. Coastal Clean-Up: World Environment Day efforts continued with a Malikiya coastline clean-up led by the Enforcement of Judgments and Alternative Sentencing, plus a Badiya Beach cleanup organised by the Coast Guard and Northern Governorate to reduce marine waste. Marine & Climate Cooperation: Bahrain’s Oil and Environment minister met Japanese officials in Tokyo to advance energy and industry ties, plus knowledge-sharing on marine risk monitoring and climate resilience. Youth & Sustainability: Bahrain marked Gulf Youth Day with leaders praising young people’s role in innovation and sustainable development, including GCC youth initiatives tied to peace and SDGs. Green Finance & ESG: NBB highlighted “responsible banking” as governance-led strategy, while Boursa Kuwait released its fifth Sustainability Report, aligning ESG reporting with major global frameworks. Investor Outreach: Bahrain EDB wrapped up a Spain and Switzerland roadshow, pitching sectors from fintech and digital assets to logistics and tourism.
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