Cultural Guide: A new explainer breaks down Bahrain’s traditional wardrobe for visitors, focusing on modest, climate-friendly styles like women’s abaya and jalabiya and how local touches set them apart. Diplomacy & Travel: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar begins a six-nation tour on July 5, with Bahrain among the Gulf stops (plus Qatar, Kuwait and Oman), before heading to New York and Brussels—an itinerary that underlines Bahrain’s role in regional engagement. Flight Deals: Air India Express launches its “Xplore More” sale with up to 15% off international fares (book by July 9; travel through March 27, 2027), plus zero convenience fees on airline/app bookings and a complimentary date change. Tourism Events: The Bahrain Almond Festival drew strong GCC visitor interest on the final day in Hoorat A’ali, with families sampling Habban almonds, almond sweets and local honey. Air Connectivity: AJet starts a new direct Muscat–Medan-style connectivity push with Bahrain–Trabzon flights (two weekly services), giving travellers an easier gateway to Türkiye’s Black Sea coast. Local Travel Watch: Bahrain International Airport reports 59,580 flights in January and highlights how March’s disruption still shows up in passenger and cargo figures. On-the-Ground Issue: A fresh crackdown warning targets rental car parking near Bahrain International Airport, with residents complaining companies are again flooding nearby neighbourhood streets.