Formula One cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid Middle East conflict
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Formula One and the FIA announced on Saturday (March 14) that the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will not take place in April because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Nearly 1,000 Thai workers seek return as 35 arrive home from Iran and Bahrain
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
The Ministry of Labour said nearly 1,000 Thai workers affected by the conflict in the Middle East have already asked to return home, as 18 more arrived from Iran, bringing the total number of returnees from Iran and Bahrain to 35.
Western powers boost air-defence support for Gulf allies after Iranian missile and drone attacks
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
The United States, Australia, France and the UK are stepping up support for Gulf partners after Iran launched missiles and drones at targets in the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar, prompting fresh air-defence deployments and patrols.
Bahrain’s Bapco Energies declares force majeure after Iranian drone attack damages Sitra refinery
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
Bahrain’s state-owned Bapco Energies has declared force majeure after an Iranian drone attack damaged the 405,000-bpd Sitra refinery, with reports of at least 32 civilians injured nearby. The company said domestic fuel supply remains secure.
Drones strike three AWS data centres in UAE and Bahrain, disrupting cloud services
TUESDAY, MARCH 03, 2026
Amazon Web Services warns of prolonged disruption after drone strikes damaged two facilities in the UAE and one in Bahrain, hitting power and availability.
Thailand Ready to Evacuate Citizens from Middle East as Regional Tensions Escalate
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister confirms military's comprehensive evacuation plans for Thai nationals in Israel and Iran, though many workers remain reluctant to leave
Thai embassy in Bahrain urges emergency preparedness as Middle East tensions rise
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
The Royal Thai Embassy in Bahrain has issued a fresh warning to Thai nationals amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, sparked by a wave of unverified claims and military responses.