Bahrain Youth & Skills: Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) wrapped up a two-week summer camp with INJAZ Bahrain and Mastercard, training middle-schoolers in financial literacy, digital safety, and innovation, with field visits to key national institutions. Crafts & Heritage: Baca’s Young Artisan Programme ended at Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre, teaching young people traditional and modern crafts—from pottery and jewellery design to crochet, cake decorating, and Arabic calligraphy—while previewing adult workshops for August. Innovation & Entrepreneurship: King’s Economic Advisor Dr. Hassan bin Abdullah Fakhro met Dr. Eng. Yousef Mohammed Al-Amin, receiving a new book on smart ideas, project innovation, and how to prepare stronger submissions for innovation competitions. Local Economy & Cost of Living: Bahrain’s annual inflation rose to 2.3% in June, driven mainly by transport and food, while clothing and footwear saw the steepest drop. Health Warning: A Bahraini dietitian cautioned against extreme low-calorie crash diets, stressing they should only be used under medical supervision due to risks like gallstones, nutrient deficiencies, and muscle loss. Culture & Community Events: A first-of-its-kind Bahrain Card Show opens at InterContinental Bahrain in Manama, bringing trading card tournaments, trading, raffles, and prizes. Regional Spotlight: Iran warned it has a “target list” of energy facilities across the region if fresh strikes are launched, as Gulf tensions and air/sea disruptions continue.