Bahrain Chamber Reshuffle: The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry has moved to finalise sector committees for its 31st session, with applications jumping to 644 (up from 350) and a new structure adding two committees for pearls, gold and jewellery, plus traditional markets. SME Export Push: Export Bahrain backed Bahraini SMEs at an Oman forum in Salalah, outlining export-readiness steps from market targeting to buyer access, in partnership with Riyada and the Bahrain-Oman Entrepreneurs Association. Motorsport at City Centre Bahrain: Toyota Bahrain is running a nine-day GR performance and e-racing activation (28 Aug–5 Sep), featuring GR Yaris/Corolla demos and a public e-racing arena tied to the GR e-Racing Championship 2026 with BD 1,800 in prizes. Private School Closure Row: A Hidd private school shut before lessons began after investors faced financial trouble, triggering debate in parliament over whether advance notice should be required. Building Regulation Bill: MPs are set to vote on a new Building Regulation Law that would allow time curbs on construction, fines up to BD50,000, and tougher penalties for licence breaches and unsafe work. Bahrain Economy Watch: Bahrain’s non-oil GDP grew 2.2% in Q1 2026, cushioning a 3.8% overall contraction as oil activity fell sharply amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Education Funding: The Ministry of Education opened registration for 2026-2027 scholarships, with top tracks aimed at high-achieving students and fields aligned to Bahrain’s workforce needs. Regional Trade & Shipping Pressure: Multiple reports keep spotlighting Hormuz disruption and the knock-on effects for global shipping and energy flows, a key risk factor for Bahrain’s trade-linked industries.