Bahrain Travel & Safety: A Bahrain court sentenced a man to 15 years for drug trafficking after customs at Bahrain International Airport found 5.4kg of marijuana in a travel bag; the woman involved was exempted for cooperating, and both were ordered deported after serving their terms. Healthcare History: A new feature traces how Bahrain’s emergency care grew from early village “ambulance” efforts to today’s unified 999 service with GPS-tracked ambulances and rapid response. Passport Planning: NPRA urged Bahrain citizens to keep passports valid and renew early, noting 24/7 digital passport services via the National Portal plus express processing and delivery options. Family Tourism: BTEA hosted Bahrain Association for Parents and Friends of the Disabled members at the Bahrain Toy Festival at Exhibition World Bahrain, as the 35-day event runs until Aug 5. Regional Travel Deals: Armenia extended visa-free entry for eligible GCC travellers (including Bahrain) until July 1, 2027, allowing stays up to 180 days within a year. Air Connectivity: Emirates added a third daily Dubai–Phuket flight from its A350, boosting options for travellers connecting via Dubai from Bahrain and the GCC. Airline Network Update: Turkish Airlines plans to resume Bahrain flights from July 16, 2026, as it restores parts of its Middle East network. Travel Disruption Watch: Dubai International Airport says it is open and operating normally after months of regional disruptions linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict.