Author: News Desk

Abu Dhabi : The UAE air defence systems on 23rd March 2026 engaged seven ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 352 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,789 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as six fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Palestinian nationalities. A total of 161 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt,…

Manama : Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) held the 25th race of the 2025/2026 season at its racecourse in Al Raffah. The race included the Cups of Majid Rashid Alzayani, Sarens Nass, Late S. Sharaf Al Alawi, Platinumlist, the Bahrain Jockey Academy, and Al Sakhir. The winners of the race cups were crowned, with Yusuf Osama Buheji, Member of the High Committee of REHC and Acting Chief Executive Officer, presenting the first round trophy to the winning trainer, Yousif Taher. His Highness Shaikh Sultan Al Deen bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa received the second round trophy from Khalid…

Doha : The Ministry of Interior announced that search and rescue operations following the helicopter crash in the State’s territorial waters have resulted in the recovery of six of the seven individuals on board. The ministry confirmed that all six have been found deceased, while specialised teams continue intensive efforts to locate the remaining missing person. In a statement posted on the X platform on Sunday, the ministry expressed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the deceased, praying to Almighty God to bestow His mercy upon them and grant their families patience and solace.

Abu Dhabi : The UAE air defences on Sunday intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 345 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,773 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as well as six fatalities of other nationalities. A total of 160 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The Ministry of Defence emphasised that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with…

Manama : The Interior Ministry stated that a fire broke out in a warehouse belonging to a company after shrapnel fell as a result of the Iranian aggression. Civil Defence teams contained the fire, with no injuries reported.

Doha : Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, said that the Iranian attacks targeting the Ras Laffan energy complex constitute a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable violation, and an attempt to drag the region into a wider conflict amid ongoing tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States of America, according to Qatar News Agency (QNA). He said during a joint press conference with Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, that targeting Qatar’s energy facilities and infrastructure represents an act of…

Washington : Within the framework of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States, chaired a meeting of the ambassadors of the GCC countries and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with Representative Brian Mast, Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee.  The meeting was also in the presence of a number of members of Congress, including Representative Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the Committee, Representative Mike Lawler, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East,…

Manama : The Bahrain Accountants and Auditors Association (BAAA) expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian aggression targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, which struck civil, economic and infrastructure facilities, in violation of international law and the principles of state sovereignty. In a statement, the Association commended the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the efforts of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as the national role undertaken by the Bahrain Defence Force and the Ministry of Interior’s security agencies in safeguarding the Kingdom, countering…

Manama : The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that through the unwavering vigilance of its personnel, the BDF’s air defence systems continue to successfully counter successive waves of the hostile terrorist Iranian aggression. Since the onset of hostilities, air defences have intercepted and destroyed 141 ballistic missiles and 242 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. The General Command expressed its pride in the exceptional combat readiness and vigilance demonstrated by BDF personnel, and commended their sustained operational effectiveness in defending the Kingdom. The performance of Bahrain’s forces continues to inspire confidence that the Kingdom’s skies remain secure. The General…

Manama : In a strong show of community support, the Bharathi Association, in coordination with The Indian Club, successfully arranged a Gulf Air chartered flight from Dammam to Chennai today. This initiative was undertaken jointly by both associations to assist passengers who were urgently seeking to travel to their homeland for various reasons, following the temporary closure of Bahrain Airport. Despite overwhelming demand, the flight was fully booked, with priority given to the elderly, pregnant women, children, and patients. The ticket cost included bus transportation to Dammam as well as the required Saudi visa. A dedicated team of Bharathi Association…