Expo 2030 Riyadh Prep: Bahrain signed its participation contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh in Manama, setting the framework for its pavilion, programmes and visitor experience. Labour Compliance: Bahrain’s LMRA carried out 3,152 inspection campaigns in August, detaining 77 irregular workers and deporting 543. Food Security & Agriculture: Bahrain hosted the 38th GCC Committee meeting on agricultural cooperation and food security, pushing unified rules on pesticides, fertilisers, organic products and strategic storage. Local Business Regulation: Muharraq’s bid to add an extra approval step for shisha cafés was rejected since existing smoking, health and planning laws already control licensing and locations. Tourism & Heritage Micro-Enterprise: A trial of kiosks for productive families is being studied for Arad Fort seafront, after Muharraq councillors sought a feasibility review. Energy & Industry Trade: Bahrain’s electricity minister toured Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai, spotlighting Bahraini firms and products. Cybersecurity Push: A Shura Council member urged GCC states to treat cyber attacks as modern warfare, calling for shared threat intelligence and AI-based defence. AI Strategy Debate: Bahrain is advancing AI via education and workforce partnerships, with new ideas like underwater data centres floated to boost resilience and efficiency. Regional Disruption Watch: Renewed US-Iran strikes are again rattling Gulf air travel and energy flows, keeping supply-chain and logistics risks front and centre for the region. Food Retail Promotion: The Thai Fruits and Food Festival 2026 runs across UAE and Bahrain supermarkets, with phased rollouts through September and October.