Diplomatic Ties: India’s EAM S Jaishankar wrapped up a Bahrain visit after meeting King Hamad, Crown Prince/PM Salman and Deputy PM Khalid, plus Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, focusing on deepening India-Bahrain cooperation and discussing West Asia developments. Digital Government: Bahrain is nearing full public-service digitalisation, with 95% of services online via MyGov Bahrain and plans to finish the rest by end-2027, using biometric checks only where needed. Air Connectivity: Turkish Airlines keeps rebuilding its Middle East network, with Bahrain flights resuming from July 16, alongside Abu Dhabi (July 1), Dammam (July 10) and Kuwait (July 11). Travel Planning Help: Bahrain’s NPRA urged citizens to renew passports early and reminded them that passport services are available digitally 24/7 via the National Portal, with express and delivery options. Regional Travel Watch: Armenia extended visa-free entry for eligible GCC travellers until July 1, 2027, keeping Bahrain residents eligible for up to 180 days visa-free. Maritime Security: A tanker caught fire after a projectile strike in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman; no casualties or environmental impact reported, with authorities investigating. Family Tourism: BTEA hosted inclusive Bahrain Toy Festival activities for families of children with disabilities at Exhibition World Bahrain.