AI Infrastructure Shift: San Francisco’s Together AI is partnering with Saudi AI firm Humain for access to 250MW of electricity from Saudi data centers, as the kingdom pushes to become an AI hub amid backlash in the US. Bahrain Environment Policy: Bahrain bans importing, possessing, trading, and breeding myna birds and crows under a 2026 Supreme Council for Environment decision, with jail and fines for violations. Space & Science Links: Bahrain Space Agency CEO Dr Mohammed Al Aseeri attended NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch, highlighting Bahrain’s Artemis Accords-driven cooperation. Health Research: Emmaus Life Sciences signed an exclusive option agreement with Cedars-Sinai to keep evaluating L-glutamine oral powder with chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, building on Nature Cancer results. Gulf Transport Tech: Gulf Air launched a new Falcon Gold Business Class amenity kit with French skincare brand Payot. Digital Services in Bahrain: LMRA digitalised Golden Residency work permit renewals, cutting processing to an immediate automated step. Smart Mobility: Bahrain saw speeding offences drop 67.1% since 2021, credited to smart cameras and enforcement. Regional Energy & Security: US Central Command says it cleared Iranian mines from key Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes, though the waterway remains under severe threat guidance. Upcoming Regional Tech Event: Bahrain will host MEOS GEO 2027 (14–16 Sep 2027) in Manama, with an executive committee meeting held in August 2026. AI in Finance: Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company upgraded its Sahel app AI assistants “Suhail” and “Suhaila” to guide customers through financing applications end-to-end.