Bahrain’s Private Sector Push: The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry approved new initiatives to strengthen its role as the private sector voice, including restructuring sector committees and reforming the Bahrain–Jordan Joint Business Council to open up membership and unlock trade links. Aviation & Security: Bahrain’s civil aviation undersecretary represented the kingdom at the Arab Civil Aviation Organisation General Assembly in Rabat, stressing that recent Iranian attacks have threatened Gulf airspace and civil aviation infrastructure. UN Action on Iran: Bahrain’s foreign minister told the UN Security Council that Iran’s attacks on the kingdom are part of a sustained campaign, citing 808 attacks since February and calling for accountability and an effective implementation mechanism. Local Market Enforcement: Bahrain’s Industry and Commerce Ministry shut a retail outlet in the Capital Governorate over unjustified essential food price hikes and other violations, warning of maximum legal penalties. Heritage Protection: Authorities moved to ban feeding stray dogs at Bahrain’s historical and archaeological sites, with signs and controlled removal plans around UNESCO-listed Dilmun Burial Mounds. Pearls & Sustainability: Danat released its 2025 sustainability and GHG reporting, saying it has tested over 32 million pearls and gemstones since 2017. Animal Healthcare Investment: Bahrain’s agriculture ministry backed private sector growth in veterinary services after a visit to Barri’s Veterinary Hospital. Regional Diplomacy: India’s FM S. Jaishankar is set for a Gulf tour including Bahrain, as US-Iran talks and Strait of Hormuz tensions continue to shape the region.