Air Connectivity: Gulf Air marked the launch of its inaugural seasonal flight to El Alamein, with Bahrain-Egypt ties boosted for summer 2026 alongside routes to Geneva, Malaga and Nice. Port & Trade: Khalifa Port recorded 97,000 containers by May, with 238 ship calls logged between January and May, led by general cargo and container traffic. Development Finance: Bahrain signed two IsDB deals in Baku worth about $180m for the King Faisal Highway upgrade and $330m for expanding Salman Industrial City, targeting logistics and industrial growth. Digital Government: Bahrain rolled out 83 upgraded government services across 17 entities, cutting processing times, reducing steps and documents, and expanding digital access. Economy & Shipping: With Hormuz reopening, analysts say freight and insurance costs should ease, though a full return to normal trade could take months. Local Governance: Muharraq is reviewing public roads rules and pushing for shade canopy permits to stay fee-free. Culture & Education: Foundation stone laid for a new Alliance Française Bahrain building in Adliya, while a Bahraini mum was praised for returning to school after 27 years. Sports: Kemi Adekoya posted a season-best 53.67 in Doha’s Diamond League, and the USA booked World Cup 2026 knockout qualification with a 2-0 win over Australia.