Mumtalakat Leadership: Mumtalakat has appointed Noora Abdulrahman Jamsheer as CEO of Synergy Shared Services, a portfolio support company, as it pushes for operational excellence across its holdings. Telecom Retail Tech: Zain Bahrain teamed up with Sharaf DG Bahrain to let customers buy phones and electronics via installment vouchers through the Zain app (up to BD600), repaid on monthly bills. Health Tech & Data: Bahrain’s NHRA got a fresh review of its digital healthcare upgrades, including updates to the “Madar” system and a Drug Tracking System, plus performance indicators for its contact centre. Government HR Cloud: Bahrain’s Civil Service Bureau signed with Beyon Solutions to implement Oracle Fusion Cloud for a more integrated, sovereign HR system. Wireless Rules: Bahrain’s telecom regulator set new licence-exempt rules for low-power devices like Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, with limits and enforcement including seizure and fines for non-compliance. Robotic Surgery in Bahrain: Royal Medical Services says it has completed about 180 robotic procedures using Medtronic’s Hugo platform since launching in 2024. Space Science Link: Chang’e-7 is set to launch Aug 24 to hunt water ice at the Moon’s south pole, with an international science payload that includes Bahrain. Public Health Screening: A Bahrain study flags low follow-through on regular mammogram screening among women and calls for reminders, more physician involvement, and better awareness. AI & Climate Angle: A Bahrain-focused piece argues the country can scale climate tech like carbon removal and direct air capture to speed net-zero progress.