Space & Tech Events: Bahrain Space Agency opened registration for NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026, returning for the eighth year with a Nov 14–15 hackathon across three local venues (University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic, Kingdom University). Digital Policy & Connectivity Data: Bahrain’s TRA joined ITU WTIS-26 in Geneva to advance global ICT and household indicators, including work on measuring connectivity, digital inclusion, AI, satellite broadband and 5G-Advanced. Space Governance: BSA endorsed three international space declarations from the first International Space Summit in Paris, covering open scientific data, sustainable outer-space use (debris and congestion), and ITU spectrum/satellite-orbit rules. Labour Market Digitisation: Bahrain LMRA launched a new digital service for employers to update permissions for authorized persons, cutting documentation by 50% and enabling key actions within one working day. Finance & Market Tech: Bahrain Bourse’s “The Market 2.0: Bahrain 2026” drew major sponsor announcements (BBK strategic sponsor; KFH-Bahrain platinum sponsor), with a focus on modern trading platforms, automation, AI and real-time market infrastructure. Health Training: Bahrain Red Crescent Society received American Heart Association accreditation to deliver CPR, first aid and emergency care training. Energy Tech Debate: A Bahrain MP proposed studying small modular nuclear reactors (with AI in energy) as demand grows, alongside ongoing renewables work. Regional Security Tech Angle: Reports say Iranian forces severely damaged the US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain, while Iran also published video claiming seizure of a modern US underwater drone near Hormuz.