Marine Food Security: A new report warns the world is facing an “anchovy problem,” with global production down sharply and prices surging, threatening fishmeal supplies that underpin aquaculture from salmon to shrimp. Regional Shipping & Climate Risk: The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as the US and Iran continue indirect talks in Doha, but unresolved disputes could keep disrupting trade and energy flows that also ripple into environmental and labor conditions across the region. Waste & Circular Economy: Bahrain is studying Saudi Arabia’s reverse vending machine model, exploring smart kiosks that reward residents with instant points for recycling plastic bottles and aluminium cans. Water & Agriculture: Saudi Arabia’s fruit marketing service centres aim to cut post-harvest losses through washing, sorting, packing and refrigerated storage, strengthening farm-to-retail links and reducing waste. Heat Stress & Built Environment: Gulf luxury housing is being pushed to rethink design as extreme heat research raises the bar for how homes should be built. Labor & Migration: Kenya’s senior official begins talks in Riyadh focused on protecting Kenyan workers in Saudi Arabia, a reminder that social resilience and environmental health often move together.