Extreme Heat Risk: A new analysis flags Pakistan as a worst-case example of heat-and-humidity danger, projecting huge exposure levels by 2030 and warning that public health systems and cooling capacity will be tested. Bahrain Digital Permits: Bahrain’s Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry expands its “Benayat” portal with new services like deposit refunds and building completion certificates, cutting average building-permit issuance to about 1.9 days. Payments & Digital Assets: Pyypl extends its regulated payments licence in Kazakhstan for digital-asset-related money services, adding another compliance-ready base for cross-border payments. Cybersecurity for Water: U.S. water utilities face rising cyberattacks targeting control systems, with some incidents triggering boil-water notices and highlighting the risk to critical infrastructure. Bahrain Youth & Tech Skills: CPISPAA runs a mentoring and guidance event for scholarship candidates, while NBB’s EVOLVE internship programme moves into its university phase with training spanning AI, fintech, cybersecurity and more. Bahrain Finance Update: GFH reports stronger H1 2026 results, with net profit attributable to shareholders up 13.33% to US$76.20m. Regional Tech & Mobility: DHL expands its Shenzhen gateway and adds a new daily cargo flight linking Shanghai, Bangkok, Bahrain and Brussels to support faster cross-border trade. Sports City Tech: iCAUR Bahrain showcases new iCAUR 03T and V27 models at Sports City 2026, tying car tech to youth-focused experiences. F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Ticket sales for the relocated 2026 Bahrain GP at Sepang are confirmed, with Malaysian MyKad holders reportedly starting from RM200 for three-day access.