AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedical Education Pathways: Thumbay Group’s Gulf Medical University says admissions are closing soon for its 2026 Thumbay International Pathway Program, a structured route to an internationally awarded MD, with clinical years in partner destinations including Malta and a new residency pathway in Romania. Local School Upgrade: Qormi’s St George Primary School is set for a €15 million transformation, keeping the shell and façades while rebuilding interiors and facilities, adding air-conditioned classrooms and new learning spaces, with work due in phases through 2027. Transport Tech in Gozo: Malta Public Transport’s first autonomous bus pilot in San Lawrenz and Gharb (Gozo) is being tested with LiDAR, cameras, GPS and AI, with a safety operator onboard, as part of the metaCCAZE project. R&D Pressure Point: A Malta-focused commentary flags Eurostat figures showing Malta’s R&D spending remains among the lowest in the EU, urging government to treat research and development as a core economic priority. Marine Life Watch: Nature Trust Malta reports this year’s loggerhead turtle nesting season was “very unusual,” with 11 false crawls and no confirmed nests, raising concerns about beach pressure and climate impacts. Digital Logistics: Delta Cargo is expanding freight forwarder access by adding capacity on CargoAi’s booking platform, including Malta among the initial rollout markets.
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