Telecom & Digital Payments: Zain Bahrain has signed a partnership with Sharaf DG Bahrain to let customers buy tech and lifestyle products using installment vouchers redeemed via the Zain app, with repayments added to monthly Zain bills. Health Tech: Bahrain’s Supreme Council for Health reviewed NHRA digital upgrades, including updates to the “Madar” system, a Drug Tracking System, and performance dashboards for accreditation and the NHRA contact centre. Wireless Rules: Bahrain’s telecom regulator issued new licence-free rules for low-power wireless devices (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and more), setting technical limits and allowing seizure and fines for non-compliant equipment. AI in Finance Identity: CrediMax Digital rolled out eKey 2.0, Bahrain’s digital identity authentication, to speed up trusted customer verification across selected services. Kids & Screens: A Bahrain-led systematic review warns some children are getting smartphones/tablets before age one and that heavy use is linked to disrupted sleep and reduced healthy activity time. Space Science: China’s Chang’e-7 mission is preparing for a lunar south-pole landing attempt near Shackleton crater, with international science teams including Bahrain. Education & Skills: Arabian Gulf University wrapped up a five-day medical summer camp for 60 GCC students, using hands-on simulation to help them explore medical careers. Bahrain Culture: Applications are open for Bahrain’s pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2027, themed “Making and Scarcity.” Gen Z & AI Risks: Young Bahrainis are raising concerns about Gen Z using AI for companionship and sharing sensitive info, while a study finds many don’t take protective steps. Logistics Investment: Investcorp acquired India contract logistics firm 20Cube 3PL Solutions to expand warehousing and supply-chain services using tech-enabled visibility and tracking.