Bahrain is set to be the first host in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region for a major international forum exploring the role of space in diplomacy and economic development next month. The ‘International Space Forum (ISF) at the Ministerial Level 2024 - The Gulf Chapter’ will take place in the kingdom on July 2 and 3, under the theme ‘Space as a game-changer for diplomacy and economic development in the region’ .