Cybersecurity & Cloud Resilience: AWS says Iranian drone strikes left some customer data in Bahrain and the UAE permanently lost and unrecoverable, after damage spread across multiple service zones. Regional Security: Acting U.S. Navy officials say Iran severely damaged Naval Support Activity Bahrain, forcing evacuation of about 1,300 military families and leaving port access disrupted. AI Governance in Bahrain: iGA CEO Mohammed Ali Al Qaed highlighted Bahrain’s responsible AI push at UNESCO’s ethics forum, stressing governance, skills, and people-first use. Cyber Awareness Tool: Bahrain’s NCSC launched “Ask Amna,” an AI cybersecurity assistant to help residents spot risks and verify links. Research & Knowledge Links: Derasat signed an MoU with Saudi Arabia’s King Fahad National Library to expand scientific cooperation, training, and knowledge sharing. Youth & Innovation: Bahrain showcased youth-led innovation at Hope Network – Brain Bar 2026 in Budapest, linking tech change to practical partnerships. Tech & Tourism Build-Out: Club Hawaii @ Bahrain Surf Park hit a major milestone as its lagoon filling is completed ahead of opening, using Wavegarden Cove tech. Diplomacy & Tech Trade: Bahrain-linked Abraham Accords momentum continues as the U.S., Morocco, and Israel agree to upgrade embassies and restore direct flights, with cooperation also covering technology and telecommunications.