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Doha : Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, said that the Iranian attacks targeting the Ras Laffan energy complex constitute a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable violation, and an attempt to drag the region into a wider conflict amid ongoing tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States of America, according to Qatar News Agency (QNA). He said during a joint press conference with Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, that targeting Qatar’s energy facilities and infrastructure represents an act of…

Washington : Within the framework of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States, chaired a meeting of the ambassadors of the GCC countries and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with Representative Brian Mast, Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee.  The meeting was also in the presence of a number of members of Congress, including Representative Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the Committee, Representative Mike Lawler, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East,…

Manama : The Bahrain Accountants and Auditors Association (BAAA) expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian aggression targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, which struck civil, economic and infrastructure facilities, in violation of international law and the principles of state sovereignty. In a statement, the Association commended the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as the national role undertaken by the Bahrain Defence Force and the Ministry of Interior’s security agencies in safeguarding the Kingdom, countering…

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that through the unwavering vigilance of its personnel, the BDF’s air defence systems continue to successfully counter successive waves of the hostile terrorist Iranian aggression. Since the onset of hostilities, air defences have intercepted and destroyed 141 ballistic missiles and 242 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command expressed its pride in the exceptional combat readiness and vigilance demonstrated by BDF personnel, and commended their sustained operational effectiveness in defending the Kingdom. The performance of Bahrain’s forces continues to inspire confidence that the Kingdom’s skies remain secure. The General…

Manama : In a strong show of community support, the Bharathi Association, in coordination with The Indian Club, successfully arranged a Gulf Air chartered flight from Dammam to Chennai today. This initiative was undertaken jointly by both associations to assist passengers who were urgently seeking to travel to their homeland for various reasons, following the temporary closure of Bahrain Airport. Despite overwhelming demand, the flight was fully booked, with priority given to the elderly, pregnant women, children, and patients. The ticket cost included bus transportation to Dammam as well as the required Saudi visa. A dedicated team of Bharathi Association…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa performed Eid Al Fitr prayers. His Majesty, along with the attendees, listened to the Eid sermon delivered by Shaikh Dr. Rashid bin Mohammed Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Sunni Endowments Council. The sermon opened with praise and thanks to Allah Almighty, and prayers and peace upon Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), his family and companions. Shaikh Dr. Al Hajeri highlighted that despite the circumstances facing the Kingdom, Eid remains an occasion to express joy and gratitude for the blessings of security and stability, underscoring the importance of unity, cohesion,…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a Royal Decree granting a special pardon and release to 300 inmates for Eid Al Fitr. The pardon includes individuals convicted in various cases who have served a portion of their sentences, as well as those subject to the alternative sentencing programme. The royal pardon follows the established practice of His Majesty on such occasions, providing those included with an opportunity to reintegrate into society and contribute to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s comprehensive development under the leadership of His Majesty the King.

Manama : Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and following the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf announced the completion of the opening, renovation, and rehabilitation of 52 mosques across all governorates. Work is currently underway to finalise procedures for an additional eight mosques. Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf, affirmed that the construction and care of mosques remain a steadfast priority in Bahrain. He commended the ongoing efforts…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues its efforts to facilitate the return of Bahraini citizens currently abroad through land border crossings, within the framework of its ongoing monitoring of regional developments and its keenness to ensure the safety of citizens and facilitate their return to the Kingdom of Bahrain at the earliest opportunity. These efforts are undertaken through continuous coordination with the relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as cooperation with the competent authorities in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. This is in addition to direct communication with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s embassies in GCC…

Jeddah : The Royal Court of Saudi Arabia announced that the Supreme Court has decided that Thursday, March 19, is the final day of Ramadhan, and that Friday, March 20, is the first day of Eid Al Fitr 1447 AH. The Supreme Court congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH the Crown Prince, all citizens, residents, and Muslims on the occasion of Eid, wishing continued security, stability, and prosperity for the Kingdom.