LMRA Digital Push: Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority has launched a faster online system for labour supply licences, cutting processing time from 20 to 15 working days and trimming service steps by at least 25%. Local Development: The Karbabad coast next to Bahrain Fort is set for development after the Capital Trustees Board approved a plan focused on landscaping, seating and solar lighting while protecting the UNESCO site’s visual identity. Housing & Infrastructure: The Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects backed social housing progress, including a foundation stone for 24 units in Salman City, and praised the opening of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Road in Riffa. Business Support: Bahrain Chamber welcomed Cabinet approval of an updated MSME classification framework, saying it will broaden targeted support for the sector that makes up about 93.4% of active commercial registrations. Renewables Law Review: Government urged the Shura Council to rethink a draft renewable energy law, warning existing rules already cover grid connections and that a stand-alone statute could create overlapping regulations. Culture & Community: Bahrain also marked women’s political rights at an international conference, with MP Mohammed Al-Rifai calling for gender-sensitive parliaments and stronger parliamentary oversight. Regional Shockwaves: Bahrain’s security and diplomacy remain in the spotlight as Iran-US tensions flare, with Kuwait reporting a deadly drone attack on its airport and Bahrain facing renewed regional strain.