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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…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues facilitating the return of Bahraini citizens abroad through land border crossings and ensuring their safe arrival to the Kingdom, in coordination with relevant authorities and partners in the Kingdom of Bahrain and their counterparts in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. The ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation of citizens around the clock through direct communication with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s diplomatic missions abroad, while working to provide the necessary facilitation for those wishing to return, reflecting the Kingdom’s readiness and swift response to developments and its continued commitment…

Vienna : Christian Stocker, Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, affirmed his country’s full commitment to working closely with partners in the Gulf and the Middle East to protect regional stability, emphasising Austria’s support for all diplomatic and political efforts aimed at de-escalating the situation and preventing the conflict from expanding. Chancellor Stocker expressed Austria’s full solidarity with countries in the region targeted by Iran, stressing that these attacks must stop immediately to maintain security and peace. On her part, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Austria, affirmed her country’s commitment to de-escalation, describing Iran’s attacks on regional countries…

Abu Dhabi : Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6th March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations. Guests with previous bookings will be accommodated on these flights as soon as possible. Tickets are also available for sale on etihad.com. Passengers and members of the public should not travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly by Etihad or hold a confirmed booking on one of these new flights. The decision has been taken in coordination with relevant authorities following extensive safety and security assessments.Etihad continues to monitor the situation closely…

Abu Dhabi : The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that the UAE air defence systems detected seven ballistic missiles, intercepting and destroying six of them, while one ballistic missile fell inside the country. The ministry added that air defences also detected 131 drones, intercepting 125 of them, while six fell within the UAE territory. The ministry stated that since the start of the blatant Iranian aggression, 196 ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE have been detected, with 181 destroyed, 13 falling into the sea and two landing within the State territory. A total of 1,072 Iranian…

Manama : The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the European Union held an emergency meeting today via videoconference to discuss the Iranian attacks targeting GCC countries and the latest developments in the Middle East. The GCC side was chaired by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and current chair of the Ministerial Council of the GCC.The European side was chaired by Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission. The meeting was also attended by Jasem Mohamed…