More Explosions Heard in Dubai, Doha and Manama

Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah inspects the procedures for dealing with the damage at Kuwait International Airport (KUNA)
Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah inspects the procedures for dealing with the damage at Kuwait International Airport (KUNA)
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More Explosions Heard in Dubai, Doha and Manama

Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah inspects the procedures for dealing with the damage at Kuwait International Airport (KUNA)
Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah inspects the procedures for dealing with the damage at Kuwait International Airport (KUNA)

Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after a day of Iranian strikes in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks.

AFP reporters heard blasts in Dubai, Bahrain's capital Manama and Qatar -- where AFP correspondents saw thick black smoke rising on the clear morning horizon in the south of the city.

The new explosions came after a day of deadly Iranian strikes in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi, as well as hits on military bases and civilian infrastructure across the Gulf -- except for mediator Oman.

Iran's attacks on the Gulf raised fears of a wider conflict and rattled a region long seen as a haven of peace and security in the turbulent Middle East.

On Saturday, across the UAE, Iran fired 137 missiles and 209 drones at the territory, the country's defense ministry said, with fires and smoke reaching landmarks The Palm and Burj Al Arab.

At Abu Dhabi's airport, at least one person was killed and seven wounded during what the facility's authority called an "incident". Dubai airport, the world's busiest for international traffic and Kuwait's airport were also hit.

In Qatar, officials said Iran had launched 65 missiles and 12 drones towards the Gulf state, most of which were intercepted, but eight people were injured in the salvos, with one of them in critical condition.

On the first day of the strikes, smoke poured from US bases in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain's capital Manama, home of the American navy's Fifth Fleet, witnesses saw, with bases also targeted in Kuwait.

In Manama, the Iranian attacks saw drones and shrapnel slam into residential buildings, with video on social media showing smoke and fire from high-rises.

Saturday's unprecedented barrage also targeted Qatar's Al Udeid base, the region's biggest US military base, as well as Riyadh and eastern Saudi Arabia.



Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Péter Magyar on Election as Prime Minister of Hungary

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Péter Magyar on Election as Prime Minister of Hungary

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom, sent a cable of congratulations to Péter Magyar on his election as Prime Minister of Hungary, the formation of the new Hungarian government, its gaining the confidence of the National Assembly, and taking the constitutional oath.

The Crown Prince expressed his sincerest congratulations and best wishes for success and prosperity to the prime minister, and for continued progress and prosperity to the friendly people of Hungary.


Saudi Arabia Affirms Support for Bahrain's Measures Against Activities Threatening Its Security

Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo
Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo
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Saudi Arabia Affirms Support for Bahrain's Measures Against Activities Threatening Its Security

Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo
Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s full support for the measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain in response to activities identified as undermining national security and seeking to destabilize its security and stability, SPA reported.

The Kingdom also commended the competence and vigilance of the Bahraini security authorities in uncovering and pursuing activities that pose a threat to Bahrain’s national security.


Albudaiwi Reaffirms Full GCC Support for Bahrain’s Security Measures

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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Albudaiwi Reaffirms Full GCC Support for Bahrain’s Security Measures

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi commended the significant efforts of the security services in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

He emphasized that this security achievement reflects the high level of vigilance and continuous monitoring by Bahrain's security apparatus to protect and safeguard the Kingdom’s resources and the security of its people, SPA reported.

Albudaiwi reaffirmed the full support of the GCC member states for all measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to maintain its security and stability, protect its sovereignty, and confront anyone who seeks to undermine its security or threaten the safety of its citizens and residents.

He concluded by stressing that the GCC states will remain a united front in the face of terrorism, continuing to strengthen the collective security framework and consolidate security and stability across all member states.