Strait of Hormuz Update: The US says it will lift its two-month naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately after a US-Iran peace agreement, with both sides set to sign in Switzerland on Friday, June 19—good news for travellers and shipping-linked travel planning across the Gulf. Bahrain Family Fun: Bahrain Summer Toy Festival 2026 returns at Exhibition World Bahrain from 2 July to 5 August, with tickets starting from BHD 3 and fast-track options for busy weekends. Kids’ Summer Plan: A guide to keeping children busy during Bahrain’s long summer holidays highlights camps and indoor/outdoor programmes, including the Toy Festival and school-based activities. Historic Muharraq Parking: Muharraq Municipal Council reviewed plans to improve parking around Historic Muharraq and urged faster progress on the Dair and Samaheej coast project to keep services and access moving with tourism growth. Local Roads & Access: Councillors called for urgent fixes to Muharraq Ring Road connectivity, saying missing links are forcing long detours that add congestion for residents and visitors. Hijri New Year Holiday: Bahrain has declared a public holiday for Islamic Hijri New Year on Tuesday, June 16, with government closures. Tourism Ideas: MPs propose opening selected luxury seafront hotel shores to Bahraini fishermen, aiming to blend authentic maritime experiences with new income for displaced fishing communities.