UN Diplomacy & Regional Security: Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani read out a joint statement at the UN where 80 countries demanded the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran and Houthi attacks that threaten shipping and energy security. Crown Prince Follow-Up: HRH Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad visited Sitra and Hidd to review repair progress for homes and vehicles damaged by Iranian attacks, stressing pace, high standards and a unified “Team Bahrain” response. Water Infrastructure: The Al Hunainiyah Water Distribution Station in Riffa is on track for completion by end-2027, with a BD14.5m project featuring major reservoirs and remote monitoring. Digital & Payments: Zain Bahrain’s OneCX expanded its partnership with Sinnad to boost AI-driven digital customer care and automated service delivery. Tech & AI in Bahrain: Bahrain Development Bank set up a new AI committee, while Bahrain Polytechnic signed an MoU with OutSystems to advance applied AI and agentic systems. Golden Residency Update: Bahrain opened 2026 applications for Golden Residency for four foreigner categories, including retirees, property owners, talented individuals and long-term employees. F1 Gulf Air Bahrain GP Logistics: Bahrain Motor Federation outlined plans for the Bahrain GP at Sepang, as Rapid KL announced free shuttle buses to the circuit from Oct 2-4. Sports Spotlight: Bahrain swimmer Michel Arkhangelskiy won gold in the men’s 50m butterfly at the Asian Games, setting a Games record.