Bahrain Labour Update: Bahrain’s Summer afternoon work ban returns from 15 June to 31 August, with employers barred from assigning outdoor work in direct sunlight between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm to protect workers from heat risks. Digital Government Services: The Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) has upgraded its public map purchase and enquiry services, cutting processing time for purchases from three working days to one and enabling instant online cadastral enquiries via bahrain.bh. Beyon Tech Leadership: Beyon appoints Rashed Mohamed as Group Chief Technology Officer, bringing 20+ years of experience from leading Batelco’s network and IT platform evolution since 2024. Environment & Community: Bahrain marks World Environment Day with continued green efforts, including NBB’s tree-planting activity with NIAD in Isa Town and Shura Council remarks highlighting progress toward sustainability goals. Regional Energy & Security: The wider Gulf remains tense as Iran and the US trade warnings and strikes, with shipping and energy markets still reacting to Strait of Hormuz disruption risks. Local Infrastructure Planning: UPDA confirms two possible road access routes for “locked in” Zallaq Block 1056, aiming to ease traffic and emergency access problems. Industry Events: The 57th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show runs 10–14 June in Sharjah, with Bahrain among participating markets.