Gulf Diplomacy: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar kicks off a 10-day multi-nation tour on July 5, visiting Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman, then heading to New York to launch India’s UN Security Council campaign for 2028-29 and to Brussels for the India-EU Trade and Technology Council. Banking & Finance: A Kamco Invest report says Bahrain’s banks led GCC peers in April credit growth and posted the highest profit margins in Q1 2026, with broad-based lending gains. SME Spotlight: Bahrain’s model for celebrating UN World MSME Day will be showcased overseas for the first time in Sarajevo, Bosnia, highlighting the kingdom’s SME support efforts. Cybersecurity & AI: Bahrain’s National Cyber Security Centre and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance launch a month-long workplace AI safety campaign (July 4-31). Water & Infrastructure: Acwa Power submitted the only bid for Bahrain’s Hidd Independent Water Project, targeting up to 60m imperial gallons/day from 2028. Energy & Education: Bapco Energies held its 18th Green School Award ceremony, backing student-led sustainability projects.