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Manama : General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, visited the National Ambulance Operations Centre and the General Directorate of Media and Security Culture as part of ongoing follow up on readiness and efficiency in addressing the repercussions of the Iranian aggression and enhancing emergency response mechanisms. At the outset of the visit, the minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and…

Manama : The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) announced the establishment of a currency swap agreement between the Bahraini dinar (BHD) and the UAE dirham (AED), signed during a virtual ceremony. The agreement has a nominal value of BHD 2 billion (AED 20 billion) and a term of five years. It was signed by Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, and Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, and aims to strengthen financial and monetary cooperation between the two countries. Balama…

Riyadh : Turki Al Malki, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced that nine drones were intercepted and destroyed in recent hours.

Manama : The Civil Aviation Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has announced the reopening of airspace over the Kingdom of Bahrain, following a temporary closure that was implemented as a precautionary measure in light of recent developments in the region. Civil Aviation Affairs emphasised its commitment to ensuring the smooth operation of air traffic in accordance with the highest safety and security standards, in continuous coordination with the relevant authorities, to safeguard the safety of aviation and travellers.

Manama :: Fatima bint Jaffar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, chaired a remote extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministers of Tourism to address the impact of Iranian attacks on the sector. The meeting is held under the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the Council’s 46th session. Minister Al Sairafi emphasised that the meeting reflects the deep-rooted ties and ongoing coordination between GCC states. She noted that the gathering embodies a joint Gulf approach to addressing current developments following the blatant Iranian attacks on the security and stability of member nations. She highlighted the importance of continuing to enhance coordination and…

Manama: The Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) announced plans to launch the “National Paths” programme, as part of its training initiatives aimed at developing national cadres in the public and private sectors and enhancing national participation by improving institutional performance and advancing professional and knowledge-based skills. The programme targets various job levels, including employees and department heads, through an integrated package of courses and workshops covering a range of topics, including the Year of Isa Al Kabeer and its national impact, building national competencies, the electoral system in the Kingdom of Bahrain, analytical skills and future foresight, innovation in…

Amman :The Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army said no missiles or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were intercepted over Jordanian territory in the past 24 hours, noting that sounds of explosions heard in the sky and debris falling in border areas were the result of interception operations carried out west of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s borders. In a joint statement with the Public Security Directorate, the Military Media Directorate said the Kingdom’s airspace and territory had not been directly targeted during the reporting period. The Public Security Directorate spokesperson said specialised teams from both the Armed Forces and Public…

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 188 ballistic missiles and 477 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.…

Manama : Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hassan Al Hassan, Chief of Police and Chairman of the National Civil Emergency Management Committee, chaired an extraordinary meeting of the committee, attended by representatives of the relevant member entities, to review the workflow of the National Civil Emergency Management Centre amid the Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain and the current regional developments. Lt-Gen Al Hassan commended the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the order of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to compensate citizens for damage…

Manama : Energies confirms an incident occurred at one of its storage facilities earlier today resulting in a tank fire, as a result of a hostile Iranian drone attack. The fire has been fully extinguished, and the situation is under control. Damages are currently being assessed and evaluated. No injuries have been reported. Emergency response teams acted immediately, working closely with the Civil Defense and relevant authorities to contain the incident and safeguard the site. The safety of our employees remains a top priority.