Bahrain Space Agency: The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) earned an IAF 2025 Diversity Supporter certificate from the International Astronautical Federation, backing its push for inclusion and more youth and women in STEM and space programmes. Digital Payments in Bahrain: stc pay Bahrain partnered with Payment International Enterprise (PIE) to enable stc pay QR payments on PIE Point of Sale devices across the Kingdom, aiming to speed up checkout and expand cashless access for retail, hospitality and services. AI for Good in Bahrain: Bahrain’s telecom leadership used the WSIS+20 and AI for Good Global Summit to stress AI-ready networks, secure digital infrastructure, and skills-building partnerships to grow an inclusive AI ecosystem. University of Bahrain expansion: After a strong showing in global rankings, the University of Bahrain is moving ahead with plans to expand offerings, including a proposed College of Design, plus new partnerships and research focus. Food delivery rules: MPs in Bahrain are pushing a regulatory framework for food delivery apps to curb high charges and commissions, seeking transparency and fair competition for consumers, restaurants and platforms. Bahrain-UK investment push: Bahrain EDB wrapped a five-day UK visit with meetings and roundtables to attract investors into priority sectors, positioning Bahrain as a gateway to regional growth. India UN tech diplomacy: India’s EAM S Jaishankar will launch India’s 2028-29 UNSC campaign at UN headquarters and meet UN chief Antonio Guterres, following a Gulf tour that included Bahrain. Cyber fraud crackdown: Interpol reported 5,811 arrests and $293m in illicit assets seized in a cross-border operation targeting cyber-enabled fraud and social engineering scams. Space & security context: A CNN report said satellite imagery suggests Iran may be rebuilding nuclear and missile-related facilities, as the fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces renewed strain.