Bahrain Digital Services Push: Bahrain upgraded 104 government services across 19 entities from Jan 15 to Jul 16, cutting steps and documents, speeding delivery by at least 25% and moving services fully onto digital platforms. Bahrain Travel & Community: A Bahraini woman, Zahraa Abdulkarim Hassan, who died in a bus crash in Saudi Arabia, will be laid to rest in Bahrain today, with other injured relatives still receiving treatment in Saudi. Regional Travel Risk Watch: The US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz is escalating again, with strikes expanding and Iran retaliating by targeting US allies including Bahrain; airlines have been warned to avoid Middle East airspace and EASA has reissued guidance for Gulf conflict zones. Airspace & Flight Disruption: EASA’s updated conflict-zone bulletin advises airlines to avoid designated areas covering Bahrain and nearby Gulf airspace until Jul 29. UK Entry Rules for Visitors: The UK introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for short visits for eligible travellers from 20+ countries, replacing traditional visitor visas. Tourism Admin Updates: Montenegro plans to end visa-free entry for Russians from Oct 1, and Pakistan tightens entry rules for overseas Pakistanis with valid Nicop or a visa. Bahrain Mosque Visitor Guide: Al Fateh Grand Mosque released practical visitor guidance on hours, dress code, prayer pauses and transport planning.