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Denver : A person who jumped a fence and was on a runway at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff, airport authorities said. The collision sparked an engine fire and forced passengers to evacuate. The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, “reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately 11:19 p.m. on Friday,” according to a post on the airport’s official X account. A spokesperson for the airport said the person, who jumped a perimeter fence, has died. They said the unidentified person was hit two…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (18) of 2026 appointing directors at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, based on a proposal by the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications. Article (I) Muneera Salem Yousif Al Buainain shall be appointed Director of the Postal Offices Directorate at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, succeeding Latifa Mutlaq Juma Al Duwai. Article (II) Hassan Mirza Abbas Al Salman shall be appointed Director of the Land Transport Control and Inspection Directorate, succeeding Shams Rashid Shaheen Khalfan. Article (III) The following…

Manama, May 10 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (19) of 2026 on the renewal and appointment of members to the National Qualifications Framework Advisory Committee at the Education and Training Quality Authority, based on a proposal submitted by the Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors and following the recommendation of the Board. Article (I) The membership of Ahmed Abdullah Abdulrahim to the National Qualifications Framework Advisory Committee at the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA), representing the private sector, shall be renewed for a four-year…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (20) of 2026 on the transfer of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based on a proposal by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article (I) Ambassador Ali Jassim Ahmed Al Aradi, Head of the diplomatic mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, shall be transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Article (II) The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall implement the provisions…

Manama : Yousif Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs and Chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Council, chaired the second meeting of the Occupational Safety and Health Council, during which members reviewed the latest developments related to the implementation of the council’s awareness and guidance programmes for 2026. The minister emphasised the importance of continuing efforts to strengthen occupational safety and health standards in workplaces to protect workers and enhance productivity. He highlighted ongoing efforts to develop legislation and awareness programmes aimed at ensuring safe and sustainable working environments across productive sectors in the Kingdom…

Manama :  The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that all its services and units are at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness. The General Command expressed pride in the advanced combat readiness and high vigilance demonstrated by its personnel in carrying out their national duties to defend the Kingdom and safeguard its achievements. It urged the public to exercise caution regarding any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resulting from the attacks, and to avoid approaching or handling them. The General Command affirmed that personnel of the Royal Field Engineering Unit remain fully prepared to…

Riyadh : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom’s support for the measures undertaken by the Kingdom of Bahrain in response to activities targeting its national security and aimed at undermining its security and stability. The ministry also commended the efficiency and vigilance of Bahrain’s security authorities in uncovering and addressing activities considered a threat to the Kingdom’s national security.

Manama : The Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee at the Council of Representatives commended the efforts of the Ministry of Interior following the uncovering of a group linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the ideology of Wilayat al-Faqih. The committee said the operation reflected the vigilance and professionalism of Bahrain’s security authorities in addressing activities aimed at undermining security, stability, civil peace, and social cohesion in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It added that Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman…

Kuwait : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait expressed the country’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain and support for the measures undertaken following the uncovering of a group linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a statement, the ministry commended the efficiency and vigilance of Bahrain’s security authorities in confronting plots targeting the Kingdom’s security and stability. The ministry also affirmed Kuwait’s support for all measures undertaken by Bahrain to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty.

Cairo : Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, expressed the parliament’s support for the measures undertaken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to safeguard its security, stability, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens. Al Yamahi stressed that Bahrain’s security is an integral part of Arab national security. He also commended the vigilance of Bahrain’s security authorities following the uncovering of a group linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), expressing support for measures aimed at addressing threats to Bahrain’s security and stability. Al Yamahi further stressed the Arab Parliament’s rejection of terrorism, extremism, and organisations linked…