Bahrain Capital Markets Modernisation: Bahrain Bourse has signed an agreement with Nasdaq to upgrade Bahrain Clear’s post-trade CSD to Nasdaq Eqlipse, aiming for full deployment by Q4 2028 and stronger links with international markets. Islamic Finance Education: The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) signed two cooperation deals with Russian universities to embed Islamic finance professional qualifications into academic programmes. Public Finance Liquidity: Central Bank of Bahrain government treasury bills worth BD70m were oversubscribed by 196%, with a 91-day maturity and a weighted average rate of 5.22%. Digital Trade & Healthcare Assets: Mazad and the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) discussed collaboration to digitise and improve the transparent exchange of surplus medical goods. Banking Leadership Change: Khaleeji Bank appointed Razi Almerbati as CEO, effective August 17, 2026. Government Services Upgrade: Government Hospitals approved expanding the Tammini platform to roll out patient experience services across key departments. Regional Shipping Shock Watch: US-Iran talks for Doha remain clouded by conflicting signals after weekend strikes, keeping Strait of Hormuz uncertainty front and centre for regional trade and oil flows.