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Manama : A temporary mechanism for logistical transit has been launched by the Executive Council of the GCC Customs Union Authority to address the repercussions of the Iranian aggression targeting GCC countries, the President of Customs said. Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of Customs, said the mechanism aims to accelerate the movement of goods between GCC states, reduce operational costs, and ensure the smooth flow of trade across entry points. The mechanism establishes a logistics fast track linking major ports and airports across GCC countries using sealed trucks, without the need for final customs clearance at transit points,…

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the addition of Paris and Manila to its temporary commercial network operated via King Fahd International Airport, until March 28, bringing the total number of destinations to 10 international destinations. The airline stated that the current destinations within its temporary network also include London Heathrow, Mumbai, Bangkok, Frankfurt, Nairobi, Cairo, Casablanca and Chennai. It highlighted that this expansion comes as part of its efforts to ensure the continuity of air connectivity for the Kingdom in light of the temporary closure of airspace, affirming its continued operation of…

Doha : The State of Qatar announced that Ras Laffan Industrial City was targeted by missile attacks that caused significant material damage, noting that emergency response teams intervened immediately to contain fires resulting from the attack, with no fatalities reported. QatarEnergy said in a statement that emergency teams began operations immediately following the attack to control the situation and limit the impact of fires at the industrial facility, adding that efforts are ongoing to assess the extent of material damage resulting from the targeting of one of the country’s vital centres.

Kuwait : Two paramedics were injured when shrapnel hit an ambulance station in Kuwait, the Ministry of health said Tuesday, but their conditions were stable.

Manama : This week’s BD 100 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been fully subscribed by 100%. The bills, carrying a maturity of 12 months, are issued by the CBB on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain.   The issue date of the bills is March 19, and the maturity date is March 18, 2027. The weighted average rate of interest is 5.04% compared to 4.62% of the previous issue on February 19. The approximate average price for the issue was 95.149% with the lowest accepted price being 94.686%. This is issue 138 (ISIN BH0001J63OI9) of Government Treasury Bills.…

Abu Dhabi : The air defence systems of the United Arab Emirates engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 45 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 314 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,672 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the death of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as 6 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestinian nationalities. A total of 157 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt,…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The meeting was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister; His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of His Majesty the King; His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and National Security Advisor; and ministers. His Majesty the King welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, upon his arrival on a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister; Their Highnesses the sons of His Majesty the King, and senior officials were also present.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ratified and issued Decree (20) of 2026, approving the agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus regarding the mutual academic recognition of higher education qualifications for admission and continuation of study in higher education institutions, based on the proposal of the Minister of Education and following the approval of the Cabinet. The agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus was signed in Manama on January 25, 2026. The Minister of…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its deep concern over Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation. Such actions violate international law and the law of the sea, pose a serious threat to maritime security in the Gulf region, and are considered a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability and international peace. This situation calls for a firm international response to protect freedom of navigation in this strategically vital area for all countries and their critical interests. The Ministry emphasised the importance of safeguarding international navigation and ensuring the…