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Author: News Desk
Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that through the unrelenting vigilance of its personnel, the air defence systems of the Bahrain Defence Force have continued to confront successive waves of Iran’s criminal terrorist aggression. Since the onset of these unprovoked attacks, Bahrain’s air defences have destroyed 75 missiles and 123 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command affirmed its immense pride in the advanced combat readiness and exceptional vigilance demonstrated by its personnel, and took great honour in the sustained operational excellence with which the Kingdom is being defended. The distinguished performance…
Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today visited the General Directorate of Civil Defence and the National Center for Civil Emergency Management. The visit formed part of His Royal Highness’s continued oversight of developments across the Kingdom in response to hostile Iranian aggression. The visit served to assess the level of preparedness and operational readiness on the ground, in line with the unwavering approach of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in upholding the Kingdom’s security and safeguarding the welfare of its citizens and residents. His Royal…
Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, assigned Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, to visit East Hidd City to check on the safety of citizens whose homes were damaged by the Iranian attacks. Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives was present at the visit. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, will remain resilient against…
Manama : The National Volunteering Platform has announced the opening of volunteer registration to support national efforts in addressing the hostile Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain. This initiative stems from a sense of national responsibility to strengthen community solidarity and collective response during this period. Individuals wishing to volunteer are invited to register through the National Volunteering Platform (volunteer.gov.bh). Volunteer fields have been identified in line with national needs and include health, engineering, logistical, administrative, and regulatory fields as well as other areas as required. Registered volunteers will be contacted in accordance with operational requirements to ensure effective…
Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announces that all its air defence systems are at maximum readiness to ensure the immediate and decisive interception of missiles and drones launched in the course of Iran’s continuing, unprovoked, and unconscionable terrorist aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain. Our air defences have, with full efficiency and capability, destroyed 74 missiles and 95 hostile drones since the onset of these attacks. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force wishes to reassure all citizens and residents that specialist field teams are fully prepared and are moving at maximum speed to…
Manama : Osama bin Saleh Al Alawi, Minister of Social Development, visited the Social Welfare Complex in Hamad Town to check on individuals and families recently accommodated there in light of current developments and to review their needs. During the visit, the minister met a number of residents at the complex and listened to their observations and feedback, emphasising the ministry’s commitment to continue providing the necessary care and support to ensure their safety and stability. Al Alawi noted that the ministry’s efforts stem from its national and humanitarian responsibility to provide protection and care for those whose circumstances require…
Doha : The State of Qatar announced that it had successfully intercepted an Iranian attack involving 10 drones and two cruise missiles in the early hours of Wednesday. The Qatari Ministry of Defence affirmed that the Qatar Amiri Air Defence Forces intercepted six drones, according to Qatar News Agency (QNA). The Qatar Amiri Air Force also intercepted two drones and two cruise missiles, while the Qatar Amiri Naval Forces neutralised the remaining two drones. The Ministry stressed that the Qatari Armed Forces possess full capabilities and readiness to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State and to respond…
Manama : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, did an inspection tour of a number of locations in the Northern and Southern Governorates, attended by Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary for Municipalities Affairs, alongside municipal council chairpersons, directors-general of municipalities and other officials. The visit included a review of field operations and measures undertaken to drain accumulated rainwater, as well as ongoing efforts to maintain smooth traffic movement and protect the public. The minister said that rain emergency teams were mobilised from the onset of the rainfall and have been operating around the…
Manama : As part of ongoing daily follow-up, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), reviewed with senior BDF officers the latest operational developments and assess readiness levels across all services and units. The Commander-in-Chief expressed pride in the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the ongoing follow up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister. He said the high level of combat readiness…
Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced that the Anti-Cyber Crime Directorate has, since the beginning of the Iranian attacks targeting several sites in Bahrain, identified and arrested several individuals for their involvement in committing serious violations affecting the security and stability of society. These offences include publishing videos and content expressing sympathy with this heinous attack, which constitutes betrayal of the nation and a clear violation of its values and principles. The individuals also circulated fabricated images generated using artificial intelligence techniques, falsely depicting damage to a number of homes, and shared them through their social media accounts. This…
