Bahrain EDB Investor Push: Noor Al Khulaif leads a five-day Europe roadshow in Barcelona, Zurich and Geneva, targeting C-suite networking and roundtables across finance, manufacturing, logistics and tourism to sell Bahrain’s investment-friendly ecosystem. Bahrain–France Dealmaking: Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa meets France’s Roland Lescure at the “Choose France” summit, reaffirming cooperation in finance, industry, energy and digital policy. ALBA Expansion in Europe: Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) signs a €2.2bn deal to acquire Aluminium Dunkerque, boosting its European power footprint with financing via partner banks and BPI France equity. Bourse Update: Bahrain Bourse All Share Index posts a second straight monthly rise, up 0.4% in May to 1,979.1 points, with materials and financials leading while real estate falls. Digital Government Service: NBR launches a Remote Customer Service Centre with live chat, text/video support, and transaction access via its website and Bahrain.bh. Energy Costs Watch: Fuel prices for June 2026 are set for Jayyid (91), Mumtaz (95), Super (98) and diesel, with diesel subsidies for Bahraini fishermen continuing. Maritime Skills Link: ADMA and Bahrain Polytechnic sign an MoU to expand maritime education, training, internships and applied research in engineering and logistics. Safety Milestone: Bahrain Network (BNET) reports 1,008,873 safe work hours without a Lost Time Injury since January 2023. Land Data for Growth: Bahrain’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau showcases how property and spatial data can drive investment and development at the Global Land Forum in Russia. Regional Trade Disruption: Oil prices jump above $94 as US-Iran talks stall and Hormuz closure risks return, keeping energy costs and supply-chain uncertainty in focus.