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Fertility Shift in Bahrain: More couples are choosing to start families later, with rising demand for fertility treatments as stigma around age and delayed pregnancy persists. Digital Payments Upgrade: KFH-Bahrain renewed its EFTS services certification to comply with the ISO 20022 MX standard, aiming for faster, safer transfers and stronger regulatory alignment. Fintech for Sharia’a-Compliant Lending: BisB became the first bank in Bahrain to offer Sharia’a-compliant financing via BenefitPay’s consumer lending marketplace. Tax Enforcement Boost: Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue expanded enforcement powers, granting judicial authority to tackle VAT, excise duty, and multinational enterprise tax offences. Healthcare Training Tech: Bahrain’s Supreme Council for Health highlighted a new electronic training platform for doctors in residency programmes, improving structured online learning and supervision. Youth & Skills Push: His Majesty King Hamad visited Youth City 2030, spotlighting 10,000 training opportunities across science, tech, media, entrepreneurship, and sports. Education for the Gulf Medical Pipeline: Arabian Gulf University launched its “Gulf Medical Camp” for 60 students, mixing lectures with hands-on medical experiences. Dental Licensing Exam: NHRA held Bahrain’s first national dental assistant licensing examination to improve transparency and patient safety. Labour Safety via Apps: talabat Bahrain won a private sector excellence award for combating trafficking in persons, citing its Rider App safety and feedback tools. AI & Cybersecurity Warning: Grant Thornton Bahrain flagged how AI is changing cyber risk for businesses, urging resilience beyond basic network protection. Food Transparency Study: Bahrain is studying a possible system for restaurant calorie disclosure to support healthier choices. Bahrain’s Heritage Meets Tech: A Bahrainna pavilion programme at Youth City 2030 used interactive screens and “Technology and Space” activities to engage young people. Transport & Logistics Note: Navi Mumbai International Airport announced its first dedicated international freighter flight from Hong Kong, expanding cargo links.

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