UAE-Bahrain Condolences: Bahrain’s King Hamad sent condolences to the UAE leadership over the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, delivered by a senior Bahraini delegation led by Lt Gen Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Aviation Youth Push: Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company wrapped up youth and workforce programmes, including a 135-student summer internship and a 39-school-student FLY internship, plus social work and innovation initiatives. Health Regulation: NHRA licensed “Foundayo” (orfoglipron), an oral GLP-1 obesity treatment, for pharmacy availability under approved medical guidelines. Bahrain-Saudi Ties: Trade between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia rose 32% over five years, with the King Fahd Causeway and planned King Hamad Causeway and GCC rail expected to deepen links. Retail Boost: Primark opened its first Bahrain flagship at City Centre Bahrain with Alshaya Group, employing 320 staff. Energy Scholarships: NBH Future Energy Leaders Program named 2026-2027 postgraduate scholarship recipients for master’s study in areas like nuclear engineering and sustainable energy futures. Housing Supply: Three private projects will deliver 137 housing units in Salman Town under the off-plan social housing reservation scheme. UN Spotlight: Bahrain’s FM led the Kingdom’s delegation at the 81st UN General Assembly, as Bahrain serves on the UN Security Council for 2026-2027. Sports—Asian Games: Bahrain won early medals in MMA (silver for Diana Pogosian and Mukhammad Nabiev) while skeet shooter Tammar Alwatt surged to top men’s qualification standings.