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Flights operated by Gulf Air are still temporarily suspended, and this is because the closure of the airspace in Bahrain is still ongoing, just like in other regions that are being affected by the disruptions in aviation in the Middle East. In an update issued by the airline, Gulf Air confirmed that all services will…
A plume of smoke caused by an Iranian strike at Dubai International Airport. (Photo: AP) Several airlines on Tuesday began resuming limited commercial services to the Middle East, cautiously returning to the skies to evacuate thousands of passengers stranded by the escalating conflict in the Gulf.According to the Dubai Airports website, a number of commercial…
Amazon acknowledged late Monday, March 3, that two of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a facility in Bahrain were damaged by drone strikes, taking the facilities offline. Amazon Web Services (AWS) update at 7:19 p.m. EST said that the outages were caused by drone strikes tied to the “ongoing conflict…
Iran has launched attacks on US assets across the Gulf in retaliation for a major joint strike by the United States and Israel, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.On Saturday, the Iranian government confirmed the attacks, according to the Fars news agency, citing targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, countries…
Bahrain’s interior ministry on Saturday said several residential buildings in the capital, Manama, were targeted. In a statement, the ministry said civil defence teams are carrying out firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites. Online video footage verified by Al Jazeera showed an Iranian drone striking a tower in Manama. A loud explosion was…
The Middle East slid deeper into open conflict on Saturday after missiles struck a key service centre of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, while explosions were reported in Abu Dhabi and airspace across the Gulf was shut amid escalating strikes between United States, Israel and Iran.Bahrain’s state news agency confirmed that multiple facilities…
Lulu Retail Holdings, the largest pan-GCC full-line retailer, has unveiled an ambitious expansion strategy that will see the company open 50 new stores across the Gulf region between 2026 and 2028, a move expected to reshape regional retail dynamics and create hundreds of new jobs in coming years. The announcement comes as Lulu reported record…
Compared with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain offers long-term residency with lower investment thresholds and fewer financial barriers to entry/ Representative Image For years, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have dominated conversations around long-term residency in the Gulf. But Bahrain has been moving steadily in the same direction, aligning itself with a wider regional…
Shehbaz Sharif (left), Asim Munir (ANI) Author and National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) member Tilak Devasher claimed that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is “intentionally” staying out of the country to avoid being present when the notification would be issued for the appointment of the first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). Created through the 27th…
Indian students need admission, documents, and ₹8,865 to apply for a Bahrain student visa/Representative Image Bahrain is emerging as a promising destination for international students, especially from India, due to its academic infrastructure and quality of life. Before planning a study journey to the island nation, it is crucial to understand the exact requirements, costs,…
