GCC Tourism Push: Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb met Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa in Manama to boost tourism cooperation, while Qatar also backed a more interconnected GCC tourism model at the 10th meeting of GCC tourism ministers, calling for joint packages, the unified tourist visa and stronger regional promotion. Municipal Cooperation: GCC Secretary General Jasem Al-Budaiwi pledged practical steps to improve municipal service efficiency and build more resilient Gulf cities at the 29th GCC municipal affairs meeting hosted by Bahrain. Space & Tech Deals: Bahrain Space Agency joined the first International Space Summit in Paris, and Bahraini enterprises at LEAP 2026 signed 12 MoUs across AI, cloud, telecom and smart systems with support from Tamkeen. Education Accreditation: Vatel Bahrain received five-year institutional accreditation from Bahrain’s Higher Education Council, tied to the national higher education strategy 2026–2036. Sports & Youth: Bahrain Olympic Committee vice-president Shaikh Isa arrived in Japan for the Asian Games, with swimmers Amani Al Obaidli and Noor Taha named among the delegation. Security & Crime: Authorities arrested an Asian man at a Bahrain airport after 22 drug capsules were removed from his body; he faces charges and a judgment date set for Sept 29. Regional Tensions: Bahrain condemned renewed Iranian missile attacks on Jordan and urged Security Council action as US-Iran shipping strikes continue to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz and push oil above $100.