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Kuwait : The General Staff of the Kuwait Army announced on Thursday morning that Kuwait’s air defence systems had been engaged by hostile drones and missiles. In a statement, the Kuwaiti General Staff said the blasts, heard in some parts of the country, resulted from midair interceptions. It is advisable for everyone to abide by the safety instructions outlined by the competent bodies, the statement said.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (30) of 2026 amending certain provisions of the Executive Regulation of the Municipalities Law promulgated by Decree-Law (35) of 2001, issued by Decision (16) of 2002, based on a proposal by the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, and following the approval of the Cabinet. Article (I) The texts of the opening paragraph of Article (23), Article (34) bis, the second paragraph of Article (44), and Article (72) of the Executive Regulation of the Municipalities Law promulgated by Decree-Law (35)…

Manama :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (28) of 2026 appointing directors at the Ministry of Interior, based on a proposal by the Minister of Interior. Article (I) The following are appointed as directors at the Ministry of Interior: 1. Lieutenant Colonel Ammar Abdullah Saad Al Huwaihi 2. Major Fawaz Hassan Isa Al Sameem 3. Major Ali Najem Ali Al Mannai Article (II) The Minister of Interior shall assign the directors referred to in Article (I) to vacant directorates at the Ministry of Interior in accordance with…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (29) of 2026 appointing a director at the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), based on the proposal of the Chairman of the SCYS.Article (I)Sara Nooh Isa Al Zowaid is appointed Director of the Planning, Policy and Follow-up Directorate at the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, succeeding Noura Ahmed Al Balooshi.Article (II)The Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports shall implement the provisions of this edict, which shall…

Manama : As part of government efforts to enhance the quality of services and re-engineer procedures, the Ministry of Social Development enhanced its disability allowance registration service and disability allowance certificate issuance service for eligible persons with disabilities, to improve service quality, ensure the accuracy of disability classification data in line with approved and clear standards, and enhancing the digital user experience by enabling faster access to services and streamlining procedures through the electronic submission and tracking of applications. Under the enhanced services, the processing time for disability allowance registration has been reduced from 20 working days to 10 working…

Manama : Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, received Dalal Ahmed Al Qais, CEO of the Bahrain Development Bank, to discuss expanding cooperation to support tourism investment and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The meeting reviewed joint initiatives to strengthen the tourism and events sectors in line with the Tourism Strategy 2022–2026 and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030. Al Sairafi highlighted the role of SMEs in diversifying Bahrain’s tourism offering and enhancing visitor experiences, stressing the importance of partnerships with national development institutions to foster entrepreneurship, support…

Kuwait : The official spokesperson for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence Colonel Staff Saud Al Otaibi announced Wednesday, that its Armed Forces successfully intercepted two hostile ballistic missiles and 13 hostile drones that breached the country’s airspace early in the day, with no casualties or material damage reported. In a statement issued by its Defence Ministry Al-Otaibi affirmed that the Armed Forces remain fully prepared to carry out their duties with efficiency and professionalism under a state of continuous operational readiness to safeguard the country’s security and ensure the safety of citizens and residents. 

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command said that the Bahrain Defence Force’s air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed a number of the treacherous Iranian aerial attacks. The General Command confirmed that all its services and units are at the highest levels of readiness and full defensive preparedness. It urged the public to exercise caution regarding any unfamiliar or suspicious objects resulting from attacks and to avoid approaching or handling them. The…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of Bapco Energies, chaired the group’s Board of Directors meeting for the second quarter of 2026. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad briefed the board on his recent visit to the United States, where he met Chris Wright, United States Secretary of Energy, to discuss cooperation in the energy sector and the impact of the regional conflict on the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Bapco Energies Group. The board reviewed the group’s financial and operational performance and…

Riyadh : Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, describing them as violations of state sovereignty and international law. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held Iran responsible for the consequences of its continued aggression and called for the immediate cessation of these violations to preserve the security, stability and safety of the region. The ministry reiterated Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait and its support for all measures undertaken by the two countries to safeguard their sovereignty.