Hijri New Year Holiday: Bahrain has declared Tuesday, 16 June 2026 (1 Muharram) a public holiday, with government ministries and public institutions closing for the occasion. Historic Muharraq Parking & Waterfront Progress: Muharraq Municipal Council reviewed plans to organise parking in Historic Muharraq and urged faster delivery on the Dair and Samaheej coast project, saying better infrastructure and coastal access are key for residents and growing tourism. Muharraq Ring Road Connectivity: Councillors pushed for urgent fixes to Muharraq Ring Road links, warning that missing connections force long detours, waste fuel and add congestion. Seafront Hotels for Fishermen: A new proposal backs opening selected luxury seafront hotel shores for Bahraini fishermen, aiming to protect traditional livelihoods while creating authentic maritime experiences for visitors. Bahrain Business Support: Bahrain Chamber and Tamkeen highlighted the Musanada programme to help affected small businesses, with grants, operational support and financing subsidies. Zain Bahrain Roaming Boost: Zain Bahrain launched new Wiyana Postpaid plans with enhanced GCC roaming data and lifestyle benefits, starting from BD10.500. Regional Travel Impact Watch: With US-Iran talks ongoing and Strait of Hormuz access in focus, Bahrain’s wider travel and shipping environment remains something travellers and businesses are watching closely.