Heritage in the spotlight: A Manama Suq family business is being immortalised through a new artwork commissioned by Nabeel Ajoor and painted by Latifa Al Shaikh, capturing the bustling textile-trading era of Ali Mohammed Ajoor and Bros. Seafront access for fishermen: MPs have backed a proposal to let selected luxury hotels and resorts open parts of their shores for Bahraini fishermen, aiming to restore launching access lost to coastal development while adding authentic maritime experiences for visitors. Arabic culture in classrooms: A parliamentary committee approved a plan for regular Arabic-language debates, poetry and literature competitions across schools and universities, with Education and Information ministries coordinating. Education pathway for med students: Bahrain’s Ministry of Education signed an MoU with RCSI Medical University of Bahrain to prepare secondary students for healthcare studies through workshops, guidance and ethics-focused programmes. Youth & lifestyle: Bahrain opened its first dedicated public skate park, while Zain Bahrain launched new Wiyana postpaid plans with roaming and lifestyle perks. Health awareness: “Love Your Skin 2” returned to Marassi Galleria, promoting skin-health prevention and early diagnosis. Hijri New Year holiday: Bahrain declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday for Islamic Hijri New Year (1448 AH).