Bahrain’s gemological laboratory and research centre Danat tested over 32 million pearls and stones since establishment in 2017; the institution released 2025 Sustainability and GHG Report and Hayrat Project supporting conservation of pearl oyster beds

Bahraini citizens must refrain from travel to Iran and Iraq until further notice under new ban issued as part of precautionary measures amid rising regional instability; legal action would be taken against violators

Breast cancer screening divisions are planned for public hospitals in an effort to improve women's healthcare services and increase early detection rates across Bahrain; tender was assigned to Yusuf Mahmood Hussain Company for around €1,1 million

Bahrain accused Iran of striking a desalination plant, raising fears that civilian infrastructure may become fair game in the war; Iran’s president vowed to expand attacks on American targets in the region following intense US and Israeli air strikes