Maritime Security & Trade: Bahrain condemned Iran’s attack on an ADNOC-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a breach of international law and urging UN action to deter further strikes and fully reopen the waterway for global energy and food security. Regional Defence Realignment: A US report says Gulf states, including Bahrain, are growing frustrated with Washington’s handling of the Iran war and are accelerating alternative security partnerships, highlighted by the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan “Mecca” defence framework. Banking & Inclusion: National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) appointed an expanded Equal Opportunities Committee to strengthen inclusion, women’s empowerment, youth development, staff wellbeing and fair access to career progression. Corporate Safety & Labour Rights: talabat Bahrain won a Private Sector Excellence Award for Combating Trafficking in Persons, citing its Rider App’s safety monitoring and rider feedback tools. Hospitality Education: Vatel Bahrain opened applications for its 2026–2027 intake (Bachelor’s and MBA), with the deadline set for September 12. Infrastructure & Urban Growth: Eskan invited bids for Madinat Salman community projects, including a central market, supermarket and sports facility, with a 12-month delivery target. Public Policy & Consumer Health: An MP backed a study into calorie labelling for restaurant meals, aiming to improve nutritional transparency for consumers. Cybercrime Alert: Bahrain’s Interior Ministry urged residents to freeze bank accounts and report immediately if a phone is hacked, including steps like factory resetting and changing passwords. Travel & Business Tourism: Gulf Air launched promotional fares to Kuala Lumpur ahead of the 2026 F1 race weekend, with one-way economy tickets from BD65 and packages via Gulf Air Holidays.