Sitra Power-and-Water Tender: Bahrain’s EWA has narrowed the Sitra Independent Water and Power Project to two bidders—ACWA Power and TAQA—competing to deliver up to 1,500MW plus 5,682 cubic metres of desalinated water per hour under a BOO model, with technical checks first and price as the key tie-breaker. Urban Development: The Capital Trustees Board approved a 2026-2027 plan for Manama covering heritage-preserving revitalisation, road and waterfront projects, green spaces, smart municipal services, and the planned relocation of the Central Market. Water Security Tech: A push for Atmospheric Water Generation highlights a potential eco-friendlier complement to desalination, aiming to reduce marine impacts while scaling drinking-water supply. Digital Finance: Beyon Money Business and BitOasis Bahrain launched a closed-loop wallet integration enabling direct, secure funding from Beyon wallets into BitOasis accounts under Bahrain’s crypto-asset framework. Youth & Community: ACME leadership visited Youth City 2030 to support Bahraini youth training across leadership, tech, arts, media and sports. Local Life & Safety: Muharraq residents complain commercial vehicles are taking over residential streets, squeezing parking and potentially blocking ambulances and Civil Defence access. Charity & Rights: Bahrain marked International Day of Charity with renewed emphasis on organised humanitarian giving, while MPs proposed tougher penalties for insulting Islamic religious figures and symbols. Regional Risk to Business: Renewed US-Iran strikes and retaliation targeting Kuwait, with Bahrain also reporting interceptions, are raising concerns for Gulf shipping and energy supply.