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Manama : Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, chaired the regular meeting of the Water Resources Council. The Council reviewed the progress made in implementing the National Water Strategy (2021 – 2030), which reflected the effectiveness of the efforts exerted in this vital sector. The overall completion rate for the strategy’s indicators, projects, and initiatives reached 81%. The strategy includes 40 initiatives, 22 of which have been completed, while 18 initiatives remain under implementation according to the scheduled timelines. The relevant ministries provided detailed presentations on the initiatives they are contributing to within this strategy and the…

Manama :   In the interest of safeguarding seafarers amid the blatant Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Bahrain, using missiles and drones, and the serious risks this poses to the safety of citizens and residents, the Interior Ministry announced a ban on maritime movement for seafarers using fishing and leisure vessels, as part of the measures taken to protect Bahrain’s coasts.  The ban will be in effect from 06:00 PM (18:00) until 04:00 AM (04:00), starting today and until further notice. The decision comes as an extension of previous decisions regulating maritime movement, as illustrated in the attached map.…

Cairo : Ambassador Fawzia Zainal, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, chaired the 165th session of the Arab League Council at the level of Permanent Representatives, as Bahrain assumes the current presidency. The meeting, held in preparation for the upcoming Arab foreign ministers’ session, was attended by Ambassador Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. In her opening remarks, Ambassador Zainal expressed Bahrain’s appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for its leadership during the 164th session, and commended Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit…

Manama : The National Communication Centre confirmed that, according to the latest updates from the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force, 20 missiles and 23 drones were intercepted and destroyed within the last 24 hours. This brings the total number of missiles and drones that have been intercepted and destroyed since the onset of these flagrant attacks to 174 missiles and 385 drones — all directed against the security and safety of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The National Communication Centre reaffirmed the importance of adhering to guidance issued by the authorities, to verify information before sharing it, and to…

Abu Dhabi :  Concerned authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed that the previously reported incident in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems, resulted in the outbreak of a third fire. Authorities also confirmed an additional injury to a Pakistani national, bringing the total number of injured individuals to six, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate. The Abu Dhabi Media Office said that authorities have brought all three fires under control and that cooling operations are ongoing. Authorities called on the public…

Manama :  Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation announced that Kuwait International Airport was targeted by drone attacks, resulting in no casualties but causing material damage. Abdullah Al Rajhi, spokesperson for the Public Authority for Civil Aviation, said the attack caused significant damage to the airport’s radar system. He added that emergency teams and relevant authorities immediately responded to the incident, taking necessary measures to assess the situation, ensure the safety of operations, and restore operational readiness as soon as possible. Al Rajhi affirmed the Authority’s continued coordination with relevant entities to take all necessary measures to safeguard the security…

Riyadh : Turki Al Malki, official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced that air defence systems intercepted and destroyed two drones during the past hours.

Doha : The Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar announced that the country was targeted on Saturday by a number of drones launched from Iran, which were successfully intercepted by the Qatari Armed Forces.

Manama : Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, visited the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) election headquarters to review the progress of voting for the Chamber’s 31st Board of Directors term, held at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre in Sakhir. The minister highlighted the Chamber’s role in its strategic partnership with the government and its contributions to strengthening the national economy and advancing Bahrain’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and under the guidance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime…

Manama :  The Bahrain Space Agency participated in a specialised seminar on space law addressing legal frameworks governing activities beyond Earth. Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Aseeri, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Space Agency, as well as legal specialists from the agency, took part in the seminar, which examined the application of criminal law beyond Earth, jurisdictional challenges, and legal precedents in space-related cases. The seminar also reviewed existing legal frameworks, including the Outer Space Treaty, and the evolution of enforcement mechanisms covering lunar bases, commercial stations, and future settlements. Shaikha Hessa bint Ali Al Khalifa, Senior Legal Researcher at…