AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMalta Connectivity & Investment: BMIT Technologies will buy long-term capacity rights on the Arsinoe submarine cable linking Egypt, Cyprus and France for €6.9 million, marking its first investment outside Malta via a new Cyprus subsidiary. Education Upgrade in Qormi: St George Primary School is set for a €15 million transformation, keeping the exterior while modernising interiors, adding air-conditioned classrooms and support spaces, with phase one due in early 2027. Vet Training Boost: Ta’ Qali Animal Hospital has been renovated to serve MCAST veterinary students’ practical training while continuing as an animal hospital. Autonomous Mobility in Gozo: Malta Public Transport’s autonomous electric bus is now in public testing in San Lawrenz and Għarb, with a safety operator onboard and feedback collected by the University of Malta. R&D Wake-Up Call: Eurostat figures show Malta’s R&D spend is among the lowest in the EU, with €73.70 per person in 2025 and a drop in R&D intensity since 2015. Cybersecurity Showcase: ESET will present AI-native cybersecurity and next-gen XDR at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. Climate Reality Check: Reuters reports Floridia, Sicily’s former European heat record town, is living with heatwaves that increasingly “lock” people indoors—an everyday warning for the region.
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