Emir of Qatar, Bahrain Crown Prince Hold Telephone Call

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
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Emir of Qatar, Bahrain Crown Prince Hold Telephone Call

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

A telephone call was held Wednesday between Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahraini news agency, BNA, said.

During the call, the Bahraini Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, and his best wishes for further progress and prosperity to Qatar, BNA said.

Prince Salman bin Hamad highlighted the brotherly relations that unite both countries and their peoples.

He then emphasized the importance of joint efforts to resolve all outstanding issues to achieve the common aspirations shared between the citizens of both countries, and to preserve the cohesion of the GCC, as well as regional security and stability.

During the call, it was also agreed that officials from both countries will continue to communicate to achieve common goals, BNA said.



6 Injured after Debris Falls from Attack on Residential Area in Kuwait

Smoke rises from an area of Kuwait's international airport after a reported drone strike on April 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
Smoke rises from an area of Kuwait's international airport after a reported drone strike on April 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
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6 Injured after Debris Falls from Attack on Residential Area in Kuwait

Smoke rises from an area of Kuwait's international airport after a reported drone strike on April 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
Smoke rises from an area of Kuwait's international airport after a reported drone strike on April 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

An Iranian attack on a residential area in northern Kuwait injured six people on Monday, the Gulf country's health ministry said.

It followed a post on X by Kuwait's army earlier in the day saying the nation's air defenses were working to intercept incoming missiles and drones.

"Falling projectiles and debris in a residential area in the north of the country after an Iranian aggression," the ministry said.

"The total number of injuries rose to six, with varying degrees of wounds."

Overnight from Sunday to Monday, Kuwait had also said it was responding to similar attacks.


Saudi Arabia Intercepts and Destroys Two Drones

Saudi defenses downed two drones in recent hours. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)
Saudi defenses downed two drones in recent hours. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts and Destroys Two Drones

Saudi defenses downed two drones in recent hours. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)
Saudi defenses downed two drones in recent hours. (Saudi Ministry of Defense)

Saudi defenses intercepted two drones, said Defense Ministry spokesman Turki al-Malki on Monday.

He said the interception and destruction operations were carried out successfully, reported the Saudi Press Agency.


UAE: Falling Debris Injures One after Attack Intercepted

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
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UAE: Falling Debris Injures One after Attack Intercepted

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: General view of the Abu Dhabi city is seen from observation deck of Emirates Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

Falling debris from an intercepted attack injured one person in an industrial area of Abu Dhabi, authorities in the United Arab Emirates said Monday.

"Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident of falling debris on the Raneen Systems company in ICAD (Industrial City of Abu Dhabi) in the Musaffah area, following a successful interception by air defense systems," the Abu Dhabi government's media office posted on X.

"The incident resulted in moderate injuries to a Ghanaian national."

The injury comes a day after authorities in the Emirati city of Sharjah said they were "dealing with an incident that targeted Khor Fakkan.”