AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPlastic-Free Push: Bahrain’s Industry and Commerce Ministry says most firms are ready for a ban on single-use plastic bags thinner than 57 microns, starting Aug 20, 2026, with exemptions for household, medical and export bags. Online Child Safety: Bahrain’s MOI urges parents to use privacy settings and parental controls, set screen-time limits, teach strong passwords, and warn children about strangers and friend requests. Strait of Hormuz Risk: Two more oil tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz; crew safety was reported, with one fire prompting evacuation, as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping. Energy Prices Jump: Brent crude surged above $90 a barrel as attacks and blockade threats raise fears for Gulf oil flows. Critical Infrastructure Under Fire: Reports say Iran struck desalination and water-related sites in Kuwait, highlighting how vulnerable drinking-water systems can be during conflict. Local Sustainability & Education: Bahrain also launched an Arab education quality model training initiative, while Bahrain’s sustainable public transport push and reusable bag efforts underline a broader shift toward greener, safer daily life.
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