Author: News Desk

Manama : The Ministry of Interior announced the continuation of the maritime ban in the Northern Area, effective from 6:00 pm until 4:00 am. The Coast Guard Command called on all citizens, residents, and seafarers to fully comply with the provisions of the decision and adhere to the instructions issued in this regard to avoid legal accountability. The command explained that these measures are implemented within the framework of enhancing maritime security.

Kuwait : Kuwait Armed Forces intercepted and destroyed 12 drones and 14 missiles fired from Iran against the State of Kuwait since dawn on Friday, army spokesman Colonel Saud Al Atwan announced. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Kuwait, Colonel Al Atwan said the drones were intercepted in the north and central areas of the country, while the missiles were intercepted in southern areas. Two of the missiles fell outside what was described as the threat zone. The statement noted that the attacks caused only material damage as a result of falling shrapnel. The General Staff…

Manama : The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) General Command announced that, through the sustained vigilance of its personnel, BDF air defence systems continue to intercept successive waves of Iranian aggression. Since the onset of these attacks, 84 missiles and 147 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain have been intercepted and destroyed. The General Command expressed its pride in the advanced combat readiness and exceptional alertness demonstrated by its personnel, and commended their sustained operational excellence in defending the Kingdom. Their outstanding performance is a source of deep reassurance and firm confidence that the skies of Bahrain remain protected. The General…

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…