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Manama :: Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, chaired a remote extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministers of Tourism to address the impact of Iranian attacks on the sector. The meeting is held under the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the Council’s 46th session. Minister Al Sairafi emphasised that the meeting reflects the deep-rooted ties and ongoing coordination between GCC states. She noted that the gathering embodies a joint Gulf approach to addressing current developments following the blatant Iranian attacks on the security and stability of member nations. She highlighted the importance of continuing to enhance coordination and…

Manama: The Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) announced plans to launch the “National Paths” programme, as part of its training initiatives aimed at developing national cadres in the public and private sectors and enhancing national participation by improving institutional performance and advancing professional and knowledge-based skills. The programme targets various job levels, including employees and department heads, through an integrated package of courses and workshops covering a range of topics, including the Year of Isa Al Kabeer and its national impact, building national competencies, the electoral system in the Kingdom of Bahrain, analytical skills and future foresight, innovation in…

Amman :The Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army said no missiles or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were intercepted over Jordanian territory in the past 24 hours, noting that sounds of explosions heard in the sky and debris falling in border areas were the result of interception operations carried out west of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s borders. In a joint statement with the Public Security Directorate, the Military Media Directorate said the Kingdom’s airspace and territory had not been directly targeted during the reporting period. The Public Security Directorate spokesperson said specialised teams from both the Armed Forces and Public…

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 188 ballistic missiles and 477 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.…

Manama : Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Police and Chairman of the National Civil Emergency Management Committee, chaired an extraordinary meeting of the committee, attended by representatives of the relevant member entities, to review the workflow of the National Civil Emergency Management Centre amid the Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain and the current regional developments. Lt-Gen Al Hassan commended the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to compensate citizens for damage…

Manama : Energies confirms an incident occurred at one of its storage facilities earlier today resulting in a tank fire, as a result of a hostile Iranian drone attack. The fire has been fully extinguished, and the situation is under control. Damages are currently being assessed and evaluated. No injuries have been reported. Emergency response teams acted immediately, working closely with the Civil Defense and relevant authorities to contain the incident and safeguard the site. The safety of our employees remains a top priority.

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that what began as Iranian threats to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz has evolved into a threat affecting the entire world, stressing that time has become a critical factor in addressing this escalating crisis that threatens global stability, food security, and the foundational principles of international law. Dr. Al Zayani explained that since 28 February, tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined by more than 90%, noting that the consequences of this situation are no longer confined to energy markets or shipping lanes, but…

Abu Dhabi :The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that the UAE air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles, one cruise missile, and 50 drones launched from Iran, with no casualties, injuries, or fatalities recorded during the past hours. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 507 ballistic missiles, 24 cruise missiles, and 2,191 drones. The total number of martyrs has reached two, in addition to a Moroccan civilian contracted with the armed forces, while the total number of deaths has reached 10 civilians of Pakistani, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, Indian and Egyptian…

Riyadh : Major General Turki Al Malki, Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defence, said that a cruise missile was intercepted and destroyed in the past few hours.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received several personnel from the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the BDF, was present.His Majesty praised the advanced level of preparedness and combat readiness demonstrated by BDF personnel, commending their high efficiency in carrying out their duties. His Majesty emphasised that the unjustified Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain and the countries of the region targeted civilians, facilities, and civilian infrastructure, resulting in civilian casualties and property damage; His Majesty confirmed that all affected…