The biennial Bahrain International Airshow is held at Sakhir Air Base. Getty Images

Bahrain Airshow cancelled this year as Iran war continues

Eighth staging of event rescheduled for November 2028

Aviation

UAE leaders hold talks with Bahrain's King Hamad in Dubai

UAE

UAE condemns Iran's 'hostile attacks' across region

Gulf

Dubai's Parkin to expand into Bahrain and Egypt

UAE

Emirates to resume Bahrain flights but Kuwait services remain suspended

Travel

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses regional stability with Bahrain’s King Hamad

UAE

Sheikh Hamdan witnesses 'Bahrain Shield' joint military exercise in Manama

UAE
Gulf states are taking part in a joint military exercise hosted by Bahrain. Wam

Bahrain hosts joint GCC military exercises as regional tensions persist

Gulf states have come under attack since US and Israel launched war on Iran

Gulf

Malaysia to host rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix ⁠in October

F1

Tankers and air traffic control hit as Iran and US trade ninth night of strikes

Gulf

Iran adapts missile arsenal to penetrate US defences

MENA

Iran 'suspends commitments' on agreement with US after week of strikes

Gulf

UAE condemns further Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

UAE

Middle East flights: Air Astana halts UAE flights, Jazeera warns of disruptions

Travel
This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City. Kuwait accused Iran on July 18 of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure in the country, after reporting attacks on an oil facility and a power and water plant. (Photo by various sources / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT AFP - SOURCE: UGC / UNKNOWN - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO ARCHIVE - NO RESALE - NO USE AFTER: JULY 27, 2026 15:00:00 GMT
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Iran 'suspends commitments' on agreement with US after week of strikes

Tehran strikes infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

Gulf

UAE condemns further Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

UAE

Middle East flights: Air Astana halts UAE flights, Jazeera warns of disruptions

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LatestExplosions in southern Iran as official says four sites in Bushehr struck

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