Cardiology in focus: Bahrain’s first Cardiovascular Diseases Conference opens in Manama this weekend, aiming to build a unified national vision for heart care from primary settings to specialist treatment. Sustainable development update: The UN in Bahrain released its 2025 Country Results Report, tracking progress across People, Prosperity, Peace and Planet, including health, gender equality, youth engagement and climate resilience. Digital finance win: BBK was named “Most Strategic Banking Partnerships in Digital Finance – Bahrain 2026,” highlighting partnerships spanning open banking, stablecoins and cross-border payments. Education & youth: More than 100 AUBH students completed summer internships across major Bahraini organisations, reinforcing career-ready skills. Expo 2030 momentum: Bahrain signed its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, moving pavilion planning into delivery mode. Culture & arts: The Bahrain Philharmonic Orchestra brings “Cinema & TV in Concert” to the Bahrain National Theatre, while an open call invites proposals for the Bahrain Pavilion at Venice 2027. Lifestyle picks: A guide spotlights coffee shops at Marassi Galleria, and a food-trends piece looks at sweet-and-spicy “swicy” flavours taking over Bahrain. Travel note: Thailand’s visa exemption rules change from 15 September, shifting from 60 days to 30/15-day options. Regional ripple effects: Gulf tensions tied to US-Iran strikes are pushing oil prices higher and triggering flight disruptions in the region, including UAE airline delays.