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Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science has arrested five individuals and identified a sixth, a fugitive abroad, for their involvement in collecting and passing sensitive and precise information to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) through terrorist elements based in Iran, as well as recruiting terrorist operatives to take part in carrying out terrorist plots against Bahrain. These acts were intended to undermine the state’s sovereignty, target security authorities and economic entities, spread fear and panic among citizens and residents, and risk the country’s security and safety.The arrestees are: Abbas…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued a circular on the Eid Al-Fitr holidays. The circular stipulates that the Kingdom’s ministries and public institutions will close on the day of Eid Al-Fitr and the two days that follow. Since the official holidays will fall on a Friday and Saturday, they will be compensated by extending the holiday by two more days.

Manama : Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) confirmed the full continuation of its operations across all branches, financial centres and digital services, with full adherence to all approved precautionary and regulatory measures to ensure the safety of customers and employees amid the current developments. This came in a statement by Fatema AlAlawi, Chief Executive Officer of BisB, who said that meeting customers’ banking needs remains a top priority within the proactive measures taken in line with the guidance of the leadership and government, expressing her appreciation to all frontline servicemen protecting the security and safety of the Kingdom of Bahrain. BisB urged its…

New York : The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York, on behalf of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), sent identical letters to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the President of the United Nations Security Council on March 9 2026, in follow-up to the ongoing Iranian attacks targeting a number of GCC member states. The letter explained that it was submitted as a follow-up to the GCC states’ communication dated March 4 2026, in response to the claims made by the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to…

Muscat : A security source has reported that two unmanned aerial vehicles crashed in the Wilayat of Sohar.  One of the drones struck Al Awhi Industrial Zone, resulting in the fatalities of two expatriate workers and causing several additional injuries.  The other drone came down in an open area, with no casualties reported.  The relevant authorities continue to deal and conduct investigations into both incidents. The authorities further commend the vigilance and cooperation demonstrated by citizens and residents in refraining from circulating images or rumors, and for relying on official sources for information. They reaffirm that all resources are being…

Abu Dhabi : UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which they discussed regional developments following recent military escalation and serious implications for the security and stability of the region. During the call, His Majesty condemned the terrorist attack targeting the UAE Consulate-General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, noting that it constitutes a serious violation of international norms and conventions that guarantee the full protection of diplomatic missions and their premises. His Highness thanked His…

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science arrested four Bahrainis and identified a fifth, who is at large abroad, for espionage activities with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), through terrorist elements located in Iran. Their names are Murtadha Hussain Awal (25 years old), Ahmed Isa Al Haiki (34 years old), Sarah Abdulnabi Marhoon (36 years old), Elias Salman Mirza (22 years old), and Ali Mohammed Hassan Al Shaikh (25 years old, at large abroad). Investigations revealed that the first arrestee, acting on organisational instructions and with the assistance of…

Manama :  The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) announced exceptional measures regarding visit visas in light of the current circumstances, the treacherous Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the resulting cancellation or suspension of several flights. Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for NPRA, said that holders of all types of visit visas who are currently inside the Kingdom of Bahrain and whose permitted stay expired on or after February 28, 2026 will be exempted from fines resulting from delayed departure from the country, for an additional period of one month…

Manama : Bahrain Defence Force air defence systems have continued to intercept successive waves of Iranian terrorist attacks with sustained effectiveness.  Since the commencement of hostilities, BDF air defences have intercepted and destroyed 112 missiles and 186 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The BDF General Command commended the exceptional combat readiness and operational excellence demonstrated by its personnel in defence of the Kingdom, and affirmed that the skies of Bahrain remain protected. The General Command urges all members of the public to exercise the utmost caution for their personal safety to keep clear of affected sites and any suspicious…

Manama :  General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence Council, offered condolences to the family of a Bahraini citizen who died following an Iranian attack targeting civilian sites in the Kingdom of Bahrain. General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain will remain safe and stable, united by strong social and humanitarian bonds and a shared national spirit under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al…