AI for Industry in Bahrain: NCST and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) rolled out an AI system to monitor power-station gas turbines and flag issues early, aiming to cut unplanned failures at Alba’s Power Station 4. Digital Finance & Sharia: AX Coin Bahrain says its AXBHD stablecoin has completed a formal Sharia review by a Central Bank of Bahrain-licensed Shariyah Review Bureau, positioning it as the first central bank-regulated Sharia-certified stablecoin. E-Invoicing Readiness: KPMG in Bahrain and Cygnet.One hosted a seminar on practical e-invoicing implementation, data governance, and how local firms can prepare ahead of GCC tax phases. Smart Farming Push: Bahrain’s Municipalities and Agriculture Minister visited the Agricultural Incubation Centre in Hoorat A’ali, highlighting training, research, and entrepreneurship to boost food security with modern greenhouse and water-saving methods. Human Trafficking Case: Bahrain’s Supreme Criminal Appeals Court upheld a seven-year jail term and BD2,000 fine for a Pakistani duo convicted of trafficking two teenage sisters into prostitution. Astronomy for Bahrain: A Bahrain-based astronomer says a major total solar eclipse is set for Aug 2, 2027, with Bahrain able to see a partial eclipse. Global Tech Safety Warning: Google pulled a Google Earth AI “create image” feature after users could generate convincing fake satellite scenes, raising deepfake and misinformation concerns.