Gulf Security & Trade Disruption: Bahrain condemned renewed Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after missiles and drones were intercepted, as the Strait of Hormuz risk keeps pressure on regional shipping and costs. Cabinet & National Priorities: The Crown Prince and Prime Minister chaired Cabinet, reaffirming Royal directives and urging Iran to halt hostilities and fully reopen Hormuz for freedom of navigation. Public-Private Growth Push: Capital Governorate and the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry pledged closer coordination to back sustainable development and help the private sector stay a “strategic partner.” Customs Compliance Update: New GCC Unified Customs rules in Bahrain add fines for seal tampering and expand electronic clearance and duty-refund frameworks for re-exported goods. Works Ministry Digital Upgrade: Bahrain’s Ministry of Works cut consultancy processing for government entities from 14 to 7 working days via a fully digital platform. Labour Market Enforcement: LMRA reported 4,003 inspections in May, detaining 129 workers and deporting 324 for labour and residency violations. Industry & Tech: Rockwell Automation rolled out SecureOT cybersecurity managed services for industrial operators, while stc Bahrain opened the next inspireU intake for digital start-ups.