Kuwait International Airport was targeted by multiple drone attacks that caused significant damage to its radar system but resulted in no casualties, according to state news agency KUNA. Also the country's Mubarak Al Kabeer Port infrastructure came under a missile attack early Friday.
Amid the Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and other Gulf countries, Bahraini families, community leaders, business figures and civil society organisations have issued statements emphasising their support for the kingdom, national unity, and loyalty under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad.
Emirati superstar Hussain Al Jassmi opened the Layali Al Eid celebrations in Abu Dhabi with a sold-out performance at Space42 Arena on Al Raha Beach, drawing strong audience attendance and marking the start of the Eid celebrations. He concluded the concert with a message of unity.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East. He condemned the attacks on critical GCC infrastructure and emphasised the need to ensure secure maritime routes.
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has announced the winners of the first UN Tourism Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism, powered by the FIA.
Saudi religious leaders have announced that the Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Friday in the kingdom and across the Gulf region after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Wednesday (March 18) evening. Muslims in the region will therefore fast for 30 days this year.
Alsayyah Group, a leading UAE property developer, has allocated projects valued at AED100 million ($27.2 million) in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
US President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, an artery for global energy supplies, as Tehran vowed to intensify its response.
Kuwait has banned holding social gatherings, weddings and plays during Eid al-Fitr period, citing security concerns.
Expo 2030 Riyadh, the official World Expo to be hosted in Riyadh, has appointed Omnicom Media agency OMD MENA as its Lead Media Agency.
