Ashura Holiday Closure: Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa issued a circular declaring Ashura a public holiday, with government offices closed on Thu-Fri, June 25-26, and a compensatory holiday on Sun, June 28. Worker Protection: The Public Prosecution confirmed enforcement of the midday work ban in outdoor areas exposed to direct sunlight, daily from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. from June 15 to Aug 31, with penalties for violations. Security Diplomacy: Bahrain will host the 22nd Manama Dialogue from Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026, bringing together ministers and security experts to discuss Middle East political and defense challenges. Regional Markets & Iran Deal: Gulf stocks mostly rose as investors assessed an interim US-Iran peace framework, with expectations that oil sales and Strait of Hormuz passage could resume after signing. Bahrain’s Economy & Finance: NBB acted as joint lead manager and bookrunner for Bahrain’s $1bn 10-year international bond issue, priced at a 7.125% yield. Business & Infrastructure: Bahrain opened bids for a consultancy feasibility study on deepening and standardising the Bahrain Main Approach Channel to support larger-vessel access at Khalifa bin Salman Port. Local Society: Reports say Bahraini security forces raided a mourning ceremony near Manama, escalating tensions around Shia religious gatherings.