Strait of Hormuz Disruption & Oil: Oil prices jumped again as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stayed badly disrupted, with Brent around $91.60 and WTI near $85.67, while traders also watched diesel inventory trends and US crude data. Regional Trade Shock: The UAE suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after renewed missile attacks, a move that could tighten sanctions pressure and hit re-export flows that many regional industries rely on. Bahrain Logistics Angle: Royal Mail warned of severe parcel delays to Bahrain and other Gulf states, highlighting how the same regional tensions are now spilling into everyday cross-border trade and supply chains. Shipping Corridor Move: Reports say the US set up a Hormuz shipping corridor, with 15–20 tankers passing nightly via a southern channel near Oman, helping move roughly 10 million barrels per day. Local Business Pulse: Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry leaders visited Muharraq Souq to hear traders’ needs and push development that protects the market’s identity while boosting SME activity and tourism. Finance & Logistics Deal: ADIB approved £27m Sharia-compliant financing for a UK logistics warehouse, underlining continued investment in distribution infrastructure tied to regional trade flows.