U.S.-Iran Fallout in Bahrain: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said Iranian strikes severely damaged Naval Support Activity Bahrain, forcing evacuation of about 1,300 military families and leaving the USS Abraham Lincoln unable to dock, with the Pentagon now weighing whether to rebuild or scale back. Cloud Reliability Hit: AWS says it cannot restore Bahrain access or data in a UAE zone after Iranian attacks, citing damage across multiple availability zones and permanent data loss for customers. Digital Governance Upgrade: Bahrain’s Shura Council unveiled a new “Smart Parliament” digital legislative system, bringing decades of parliamentary records online for lawmakers, researchers, and the public. Data & AI Cooperation: Bahrain’s iGA signed an MoU with Saudi SDAIA to collaborate on data governance, AI infrastructure, large language models, joint research, and training. Talent Pipeline: Mazad partnered with Reboot Coding Institute to create a structured hiring route for Bahraini engineering, data, and product roles. Environment Focus: Bahrain marked World Ozone Day with renewed emphasis on ozone protection, climate action, and greener cooling solutions. Security & Justice: Three defendants were convicted in Bahrain for joining a terrorist group, financing it, and carrying out sabotage, with prison terms and fines. Tech in Daily Life: Batelco launched “The 18K Challenge” to celebrate iPhone 18, using Strava tracking for a kingdom-wide 18km fitness push. Maritime Rights Warning: Human Rights Watch said Houthi attacks on commercial ships after a Saudi shipping embargo announcement could amount to war crimes. Regional Tech/Finance Signals: The global sukuk market topped $1tn outstanding volume, while Tarabut secured $50m to expand embedded finance and SME lending in Saudi Arabia.