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Gulf Air adds new special flights to Cairo, Casablanca, and Chennai

Gulf Air has added three new destinations to its special flights to Bahrain via the King Fahad International Airport in Dammam. Passengers can now book special flights to Cairo, Casablanca, and ...
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Gulf Air adds new special flights to Frankfurt and Nairobi

This story was last updated at 11.32am on Thursday March 19 2026. Gulf Air has added new destinations to its special flights to Bahrain via the King Fahad International Airport in Dammam. Passengers ...
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F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 is officially cancelled

Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Auromobile (FIA) confirmed that the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 has been cancelled. The race, scheduled for April 12 at the Bahrain International ...
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Eid Al Fitr sales in Bahrain: your guide to shopping deals and discounts

If you haven’t done your Eid shopping yet, then you’re just in time to take advantage of the Eid Al Fitr sale in Bahrain. Eid is one of the best times to get your groceries done and go gift shopping, ...
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Bahrain banks announce temporary closures and changes

This story was last updated at 12.13pm on Wednesday March 18 2026. Several banks in Bahrain have announced temporary closures and changes to operating schedules. Bahrain banks including the National ...
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Bahrain issued a safety advisory for residents of Muharraq area

This story was last updated at 1.22pm on Thursday March 12 2026. Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior issued a safety advisory for residents of Arad, Hidd, Samaheej, and Qalali due to potential safety risk ...
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When is the next Bahrain public holiday in 2026?

Bahrain public holidays highlight a mix of national celebrations, special events, and important Islamic dates. These include New Year’s Day, Eid Al Fitr, Labour Day, Arafat Day, Eid Al Adha, Islamic ...
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Bahrain waives overstay fines for stranded tourists

Bahrain has waived visa overstay fines for stranded travellers who are unable to leave the country due to the airspace closure. The Ministry of Interior has announced that tourists holding a Bahrain ...
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André Rieu concert in Bahrain has been postponed

André Rieu announced that his concert in Bahrain has been postponed due circumstances beyond control. André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra were scheduled to perform live on Friday April 3 at ...
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Eid Al Fitr 2026 start date has been confirmed in Bahrain

It’s official. The Eid Al Fitr 2026 start date has been confirmed in Bahrain. The official Eid Al Fitr holiday in Bahrain begins on Friday March 20 and will run until the following two days. Since the ...
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Gulf Air adds new special flights to Manila and Paris

Gulf Air has added two new destinations to its special flights to Bahrain via the King Fahad International Airport in Dammam. Passengers can now book special flights to Manila and Paris for travel ...
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Refund or free pass announced for F1 Bahrain ticket holders

Formula 1 fans in Bahrain who purchased tickets for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix have been offered a refund or free pass to the next F1 Bahrain race. Fans can claim their F1 Bahrain refund or credit ...