Author: News Desk

Abu Dhabi : The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that air defence systems intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 498 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and 2,141 UAVs.

Geneva : Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), deplored attacks targeting water desalination facilities in the State of Kuwait, warning of potential consequences for public health and essential services. Ghebreyesus noted that two desalination facilities were affected, including the West Doha Power Generation and Desalination Plant, where an incident on March 29 resulted in one fatality and damage to infrastructure. He indicated that water services have remained uninterrupted despite the incidents, highlighting the resilience of essential services. The WHO Director-General stressed the importance of desalination facilities in ensuring access to water and supporting health systems in…

Cairo : Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, chaired an extraordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the level of Permanent Representatives. The meeting was convened under Bahrain’s chairmanship of the 165th session of the Council to address the Israeli violations in Jerusalem and to discuss the implications of the Israeli Knesset’s approval of legislation concerning the execution of Palestinian prisoners. In her remarks, Ambassador Zainal stressed that the meeting comes at a critical time for…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), highlighted that the Foundation has carried out its humanitarian mission for 25 years, reflecting the vision and directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the Foundation. On the occasion of Arab Orphan Day, observed on the first Friday of April, His Highness highlighted the comprehensive care provided to orphans in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting efforts to empower them and prepare them…

New York : As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of April, and its chairmanship of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level during its current session, His Excellency Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the Security Council session on cooperation between the League of Arab States and the United Nations, held today at the Council’s headquarters under the agenda item: “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security.” The session…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Yusuff Ali, Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group International. His Majesty the King welcomed the Lulu Group Chairman and commended his contributions to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commercial, economic, and investment sectors, as well as his successful business projects across the Kingdom. His Majesty also commended the role of Lulu Group and other companies in Bahrain in providing food and consumer goods, particularly under the current circumstances, helping to reassure citizens and residents about the availability of essential supplies. His Majesty the King noted the cooperation and coordinated…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Cup Festival opened at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) racecourse in Al Raffa, Sakhir. The festival is being held over two days, Thursday and Friday, April 2 and 3. The opening day featured competitive races with the participation of elite horses from Bahraini and international stables across eight races. The second day will include HM the King’s Cups for Arabian, imported, and Bahraini bred horses. The event also marked the conclusion of the fifth edition of the Bahrain Turf Series, with…

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 445 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 : Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), has received a cable of appreciation from SCW members in response to her recent address to Bahraini women amid current developments. The members commended the message, noting its encouraging and reassuring tone, and its positive impact on women across the Kingdom. They highlighted that it underscored the vital role of Bahraini women and their responsibilities during this period. The members affirmed their full support for His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and…

Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with Yusuff Ali M.A. Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group International, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness affirmed that, in line with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives in supporting food security for all during the current circumstances, collective measures are being taken to ensure the stability of the Kingdom’s markets and the efficiency of services. In addition, measures are also being taken to ensuring the availability of essential consumer goods and the smooth flow of supply chains…