Bahrain Defense Update: Bahrain’s air defence intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian missile and drone attacks aimed at civilians, with authorities urging residents to avoid suspicious debris and report it immediately. Cyber & Data Governance: Spire Solutions will distribute E‑7 Cyber’s BlindSpot platform across the Middle East and Africa to strengthen data governance, regulatory compliance and cyber resilience. AI in Education: Zain Business completed an ICT and ELV upgrade for The Indian School Bahrain, equipping campuses with 350 smart interactive screens plus enhanced connectivity and IP‑CCTV. Health Tech & Research: Bahrain research collaboration supports thyroid cancer assessment using local clinical evidence, while a separate Bahrain-linked medical city project is moving ahead with major contracts. Business & Skills: General Assembly signs an MoU with Ra’edat Software Company to empower Bahraini women in tech, and CIBAFI runs a workshop on Shariah governance for Islamic financial institutions. Tech Markets Shock: SK Hynix’s steep fall after a major AI-chip selloff dragged tech and crypto sentiment, underscoring how one supplier can move both markets. Regional Tech-Policy Angle: A study finds EU firms are hiring far more “AI builders” than “AI governors,” raising compliance pressure as AI rules tighten. Security Tech at Sea: Reports say ships in the Strait of Hormuz turned off AIS signals, while the US claims it will charge a 20% fee for transits under “Guardian” management.