Maritime Security: Bahrain Defence Force Chief of Staff Lt Gen Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi visited the GCC Unified Maritime Operations Centre, highlighting joint monitoring, threat coordination and safer navigation across regional sea lanes. Construction & Urban Growth: Naseej has started infrastructure works for Amwaj Avenue at Amwaj Islands, Muharraq, moving the 125,000sqm mixed-use project into the construction phase. Worker Safety: Labour Minister Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf inspected construction sites to enforce Bahrain’s summer midday work ban, focusing on heat-stress prevention and compliance. Water Infrastructure: A new Wadi Al Buhair water distribution station (11.25m imperial gallons) is under construction to boost Southern Governorate supply, with completion targeted for Dec 2027. Environment Digitisation: SCE launched a faster digital registration service for large refrigeration and AC units, cutting processing from 20 days to five and strengthening refrigerant monitoring. Healthcare Collaboration: Bahrain Chamber met the Bahrain Medical Society to expand specialized medical conferences and support the health economy. Cyber Risk: Bahrain users are being targeted by an Android scam that impersonates BH Alert, aiming to steal data via fake emergency permissions. Retail Tech: Zoho rolled out Zoho POS across GCC markets including Bahrain to help retailers modernize billing, inventory and omnichannel operations. Banking Deal Watch: Emirates NBD agreed to buy HSBC Bank Egypt’s retail business, reflecting Gulf banks’ continued expansion as Western lenders exit.