U.S. Navy tests one-way drone in Arabian Gulf; Bahrain launches satellite phone service.

The U.S. Navy tested a one-way attack drone in the Arabian Gulf, advancing its unmanned combat capabilities. Bahrain became the first GCC nation to launch satellite direct-to-device services, enabling standard phones to connect directly to satellites for improved connectivity in remote and maritime areas. The move enhances emergency response and national resilience. In other news, a construction firm's four employees face trial over a worker’s fatal accident, and Santy Trading has partnered with Chevron Bahrain to distribute Caltex products.