Bahrain News

• EGYPT-CAIRO-ARAB LEAGUE CHIEF-PRESS CONFERENCE July 14, 2026
  (260714) -- CAIRO, July 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy speaks during a press conference at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, July 13, 2026. Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy said here on Monday that the sovereignty of Arab states is a "red line" that must not be compromised. Speaking at […]
• Attacks on commercial vessels "must cease": India lodges "strong protest" over Hormuz strikes July 14, 2026
  New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India on Tuesday strongly protested the strikes on commercial ships, describing them as aggressive acts directed at crew members that jeopardise the unhindered and secure passage of shipping traffic across global sea lanes such as the Strait of Hormuz.The official response was released by the Ministry of External Affairs […]
• "Closely monitoring situation": Indian Embassy in UAE condoles sailor's death in Hormuz tanker attack July 14, 2026
  Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 14 (ANI): Expressing deep grief over the incident, the Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) condoled the loss of life of the Indian seafarer and said that it is closely monitoring the situation.In a post on X, the Embassy stated, 'We condole the tragic loss of an Indian seafarer […]
• SIRA launches field phase of 'Thank You UAE' campaign at Dubai Customs July 14, 2026
  DUBAI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) began the field phase of its Thank You UAE campaign at Dubai Customs on Tuesday morning, the first in a series of visits that will take the national initiative into workplaces across the country.Dr Abdulla Busenad, Director-General of Dubai Customs, opened the department's […]
• Philippine Senate President praises UAE aid for Mindanao earthquake victims July 14, 2026
  ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Philippine Senate President Sherwin T. Gatchalian has thanked the United Arab Emirates for its emergency humanitarian assistance to people affected by the earthquake in the Mindanao region.In a message to Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), Gatchalian expressed the appreciation of the Philippine government and […]
• Trump Drops Hormuz Transit Fee July 14, 2026
  New posts17:58Trump Drops Hormuz Transit Fee, Turns to Gulf Investment DealsUS President Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump has walked back his plan to charge a 20 percent fee on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with proposed trade and investment agreements with Persian Gulf states.The reversal came a day after Trump said […]
• Jordan Says It Downed Iranian Ballistic Missiles Targeting US Base July 14, 2026
  New posts17:58Trump Drops Hormuz Transit Fee, Turns to Gulf Investment DealsUS President Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump has walked back his plan to charge a 20 percent fee on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with proposed trade and investment agreements with Persian Gulf states.The reversal came a day after Trump said […]
• Trump backed Saudi strikes on Yemen Axios July 14, 2026
  The attack could signal the end of Riyadhs truce with the Houthis and broaden the US war against Iran, the outlet has saidUS President Donald Trump has given Saudi Arabia the green light for a renewed military operation against Yemen's Houthi movement, Axios has reported, citing US officials.The report follows the most serious escalation between […]
• UAE Wrestling Federation opens summer camp in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain July 14, 2026
  ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE Wrestling Federation has launched a Children's Summer Wrestling Camp from 13th July to 6th August 2026 at Nabd Al Falah Centre in Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Centre in Al Ain.Talal Al Hashemi, Board Member of the UAE Wrestling Federation, said that […]
• UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian hostile attacks on Bahrain, Jordan July 14, 2026
  ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation […]
• MoHESR launches UAE Award in Higher Education July 14, 2026
  ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has launched the UAE Award in Higher Education under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council.The award is […]
• Qatar strongly condemns attack on two UAE oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz July 14, 2026
  DOHA, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The State of Qatar strongly condemned the attack targeting two UAE oil tankers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a serious violation of the safety of international navigation, a direct threat to global energy supplies, and a clear breach of international law.In a statement carried […]
• UAEREP kicks off Sixth Cycle project during Germany roadshow July 14, 2026
  ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has launched its Sixth Cycle project titled "Rainfall Enhancement through Modification of Land Cover and Land Form (RAINLAND)" during a multi-city roadshow held in Germany from 7th to 11th July 2026.The roadshow commenced with a formal kick-off meeting with […]
• Kuwait condemns Iranian attack on UAE oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz July 14, 2026
  KUWAIT, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian attack targeting two Emirati oil tankers while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in the death of one crew member and injuries to several others.The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, in a statement carried today by the Kuwait […]
• Experts say 'Make it in the Emirates', AI to drive UAE infrastructure over next decade July 14, 2026
  DUBAI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Senior executives and experts from the construction, engineering and infrastructure sectors said the UAE's 'Make it in the Emirates' agenda, together with artificial intelligence, modular construction and resilient supply chains, will redefine the country's built environment over the next decade, supported by the continued growth of local manufacturing and […]
• Iranian diplomats summoned after tanker strikes kill Indian sailor July 14, 2026
  New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India has summoned Iranian diplomats, including Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Mohammad Javad Hosseini, to the Ministry of External Affairs after an Iranian missile strike on two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz left one Indian crew member dead and several others injured.Following the high-level meeting over the […]
• Bahrain Defence Force intercepts, destroys Iranian aerial attacks July 14, 2026
  MANAMA, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks targeting the Kingdom on Tuesday morning.In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the General Command said that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through […]
• Bahrain condemns Iranian terrorist attack on UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz July 14, 2026
  MANAMA, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian terrorist cruise missile attack on two UAE oil tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, in Omani territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz that killed an Indian crew member and injured others.In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency […]
• UAE to compete in largest-ever AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers July 14, 2026
  KUALA LUMPUR, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup will witness the highest ever number of participating teams in its Qualifiers as it looks towards the 2027 edition.A total of 30 teams-two more than the previous record of 28 from the 2019 Qualifiers-will enter the draw, which takes place on Thursday […]
• GCC Secretary-General condemns Iran's attack on UAE oil tankers July 14, 2026
  RIYADH, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), strongly condemned and denounced the aggressive Iranian attack targeting the UAE oil tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, which resulted in the death of a crew member and injuries to several others.Albudaiwi said the terrorist attack constituted a blatant violation […]