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Manama : The Bahrain Defence Force General Command announced that its air defence systems have continued to successfully intercept successive waves of the Iranian terrorist aggression.  Since the onset of hostilities, BDF forces have intercepted and destroyed 95 ballistic missiles and 164 unmanned aerial vehicles directed at the Kingdom of Bahrain. The BDF General Command commended the exceptional combat readiness and operational excellence demonstrated by its personnel throughout this period, and affirmed that Bahrain’s airspace remains protected. The public is urged to remain indoors and to go out only when absolutely necessary, taking all necessary precautions. People are advised to…

Abu Dhabi : The United Arab Emirates affirms that it is in a state of defence in response to the brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression, which included the launch of more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones targeting infrastructure and civilian sites, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. These attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter, an infringement of the UAE’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a direct threat to its security and stability. The UAE stresses that it does not seek to be drawn into conflicts or escalation. However, the UAE reaffirms its full…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced the continuation of the maritime ban in the Northern Area, effective from 6:00 pm until 4:00 am. The Coast Guard Command called on all citizens, residents, and seafarers to fully comply with the provisions of the decision and adhere to the instructions issued in this regard to avoid legal accountability. The command explained that these measures are implemented within the framework of enhancing maritime security.

Kuwait : Kuwait Armed Forces intercepted and destroyed 12 drones and 14 missiles fired from Iran against the State of Kuwait since dawn on Friday, army spokesman Colonel Saud Al Atwan announced. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Kuwait, Colonel Al Atwan said the drones were intercepted in the north and central areas of the country, while the missiles were intercepted in southern areas. Two of the missiles fell outside what was described as the threat zone. The statement noted that the attacks caused only material damage as a result of falling shrapnel. The General Staff…

Manama : The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) General Command announced that, through the sustained vigilance of its personnel, BDF air defence systems continue to intercept successive waves of Iranian aggression. Since the onset of these attacks, 84 missiles and 147 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain have been intercepted and destroyed. The General Command expressed its pride in the advanced combat readiness and exceptional alertness demonstrated by its personnel, and commended their sustained operational excellence in defending the Kingdom. Their outstanding performance is a source of deep reassurance and firm confidence that the skies of Bahrain remain protected. The General…

Manama : Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a telephone call from Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, they discussed developments in the regional situation, the serious military escalation witnessed in the region, and the repercussions of the Iranian attacks that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain and a number of Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Arab states. Dr. Badr Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council states in addressing the repercussions of…

Riyadh : Major General Turki Al Maliki, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced that Saudi air defence forces intercepted and destroyed four drones in the Empty Quarter that were heading toward the Shaybah field. Major General Turki Al Maliki also said that air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base.

Kuwait : Colonel Saud Al Atwan, official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence of the sisterly State of Kuwait, affirmed that Kuwaiti air defence systems are currently responding to hostile missile and drone attacks that have breached Kuwaiti airspace. In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Friday, the official spokesperson said that the armed forces are carrying out their duties in intercepting these targets and securing national airspace, affirming full readiness to address any threats targeting the security and safety of the territory of the State of Kuwait.

Manama : As the holy month of Ramadan begins, a time marked by compassion, reflection, and generosity, Al Hilal Healthcare Group proudly continues its long-standing tradition of community support through the distribution of Iftar kits across the Kingdom of Bahrain. Under the initiative “AL HILAL CARES – A Helping Hand for the Needy,” the organization reaffirms its strong commitment to corporate social responsibility by distributing Iftar kits at key traffic signals near all ten Al Hilal branches across Bahrain. Carefully prepared with essential items to help individuals break their fast, the kits are distributed shortly before Iftar, ensuring that those…

Manama : On March 5, 2026, the Kingdom of Bahrain, along with the United States and the United Kingdom, held extraordinary consultations under Article II of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA). His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Secretary General of the Supreme Defense Council of the Kingdom of Bahrain, consulted with Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of the United States Central Command, and Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defense Staff of the United Kingdom, all members of the C-SIPA Defense Working Group (DWG). DWG members discussed the current security landscape…