New Route to Türkiye: AJet has launched direct Trabzon flights from Bahrain, starting 3 July, with two weekly services—an easy new gateway to the Black Sea city’s landscapes and coastline. Airport Traffic Snapshot: Bahrain International Airport handled 59,580 flights in January, with passenger numbers at 933,299, while March saw a full halt tied to regional disruption. Tourism Regulation: The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority shut down a tourism office for contract breaches, saying it’s tightening oversight to protect customers and enforce service standards. Family Fun in Bahrain: The third Bahrain Summer Toy Festival opens today at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, running 2 July–5 August with 3 themed zones and 16 attractions. Heritage Protection: New plans will ban feeding stray dogs at UNESCO-listed Dilmun Burial Mounds sites, with temporary access for removal teams under heritage supervision. Local Travel Disruption: A fresh crackdown warning targets rental cars clogging residential areas near Bahrain airport, after complaints about operators ignoring a prior agreement. Road Update: A new 1.3km U-turn has opened at the Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Highway and Zallaq Highway junction to ease congestion. Tourism Office Closure: BTEA’s action follows earlier moves to strengthen compliance across the sector.