UN diplomacy and shipping risk: About 80 countries, with Bahrain’s FM Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani speaking at the UN, demanded the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and condemned Iran and Houthi attacks for disrupting trade and energy security, while also warning of spillover risks toward Bab al-Mandeb. Bahrain’s security and integrity push: Bahrain reiterated to the UN that waterways must never be weapons, and also backed stronger anti-corruption action at the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention in Doha, highlighting integrity, transparency and accountability measures. Healthcare reform: Bahrain launched its National Health Strategy 2026–2030, a roadmap aligned with Economic Vision 2030 aimed at transforming the health system with equity and sustainability. Domestic follow-through after aggression: HRH Prince Salman visited Sitra and Hidd to review repairs and compensation progress for homes and vehicles damaged by hostile Iranian aggression, stressing coordination under “Team Bahrain.” Banking and business links: NBB will sponsor the Bahrain Association of Banks reception at the IMF/World Bank meetings in Bangkok, while KFH-Bahrain is running a MyHassad interactive stand at City Centre Bahrain. Tech investment in the Gulf: Microsoft plans $10bn-plus investment across the Gulf through 2030, focusing on cloud/AI resilience amid regional conflict. Market and finance angle: Bahrain Bourse seeks investment cooperation with Kuwait, and Bahrain’s BDB set up an AI committee to boost operational efficiency.