Bahrain’s Industrial & Business Pulse: Alba Leadership: Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) promoted S. Abbas S. Baqer to Manager Calciner & Marine and Ali Aseeri to Manager Engineering & Projects, reinforcing its internal Bahrainisation pipeline. Legal/Refinery Contract: A UK court ruling in a Bahrain refinery modernisation dispute refused to restrain a US$484m call on an on-demand performance bond, setting a high bar for contractors seeking injunctions. Hospitality Expansion: Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) signed an MoU to develop the Silva Gigiri Hotel & Residence in Nairobi (US$30m), its second East Africa management deal. Workforce Skills: Bahrain Chamber wrapped up its “Try Working” programme for 60 students (15–18), aiming to build practical workplace readiness. Tech & Consumer Services: LG Electronics deepened its stc tv integration on LG webOS in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain via a “Quick Access” feature, plus a 3-month subscription offer for LG TV owners. Regional Trade Pressure: Reports say Hormuz traffic has collapsed into single digits as the US-Iran 60-day MoU expired, with knock-on risks for Gulf shipping and energy-linked supply chains. Security & Shipping: Bahrain-linked coverage also highlights the wider Red Sea and Hormuz disruption risk, with governments scrambling for alternatives. Marine Conservation: Bahrain researchers are using eDNA and underwater video to better protect sharks in Bahrain’s waters.