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France, Bahrain sign bilateral defense deal which includes strategic information sharing

"This agreement will also open up new opportunities for industrial cooperation in defense, and strengthen solidarity between our two countries," said French President Emmanuel Macron.

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and France's President Emmanuel Macron meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, February 6, 2026.
Ambassador Eitan Na'eh at his first day in the Manama, Bahrain embassy, November 30, 2021.

Eitan Na'eh, Israel's first ambassador to Bahrain, dies at 62

Qatar Emiri Air Force personnel load aid onto a military cargo plane headed to Syria, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, December 30, 2024.

Where are the American bases in the Middle East Iran threatened it might strike? - explainer

BAHRAIN'S MINISTER of Finance and National Economy, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa al-Khalifa speaks during a financial conference in Manama, Bahrain February 27, 2019.

Bahrain unveils massive reform package to tackle $50 billion debt crisis


Third year of Abraham Accords off to a good start - analysis

The Made for Trade Live event, which showcased Israel-UAE business ties last week, and the UAE National Day celebrations at the UAE Embassy last week illustrate the success of the Accords.

 AFTER SIGNING the Abraham Accords, then-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the foreign ministers of Bahrain (left) and UAE display their copies as then-US president Donald Trump looks on, at the White House, September 15, 2020.

Bahraini FM: Palestinian statehood bedrock of Abraham Accords success

President Herzog makes historic visit to Bahrain, UAE • Hints at space cooperation with UAE • Celebrates Abraham Accords with Bahrain's foreign minister

 President Isaac Herzog meets with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Bahraini elections see highest turnout rate ever at 72%

In a first, eight women were elected to the 40-member Council of Representatives.

Voters queue up during parliamentary elections, at a polling station set up at the Seef Mall shopping centre in Manama, November 22, 2014.

UN approves Israeli proposal on entrepreneurship 145-26

The UAE and Bahrain voted against the proposal, saying Israel's practices against Palestinians "utterly violate" the resolution.

 ISRAELI AMBASSADOR to the United Nations Gilad Erdan stated that ‘Holocaust denial has spread like a cancer.’

Abraham Accords: Peace between people is more than just signing a paper

Netanyahu, when he forms his new government, will have an incredible opportunity to send a message to the Abraham Accord countries that has not yet been sent.

 THEN-US PRESIDENT Donald Trump hosts the leaders of Israel, Bahrain and the UAE for the Abraham Accords signing ceremony at the White House, 2020. President Joe Biden should put his personal stamp on the accords, says the author.

Israeli President Herzog to fly to Bahrain for first-ever state visit

Herzog will also visit the United Arab Emirates after his first-ever visit to Bahrain, where he will meet King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

 President Isaac Herzog meets with Israel's political parties to hear their recommendations for prime minister, November 10, 2022.

Bahrain holds parliament polls as rights groups slam 'repressive' climate

Bahrain holds parliament elections on Saturday in an environment that rights groups describe as "political repression" after it has dissolved main opposition groups and cracked down on dissent.

Kingdom of Bahrain flag

Bahrain’s International Air Show returns as Israel participates for 1st time

At least 4 Israeli companies are exhibiting their products, a dividend of the Abraham Accords, in the Bahraini event held for the first time since 2018.

 A precision-guided, glide weapon produced by the Halcon company of the United Arab Emirates on display at the Bihrain International Air Show 2022.

Ignoring boycott calls, Bahrainis prepare to elect a new parliament

A 63% participation rate is expected in Saturday’s vote, despite opposition claims that the election is rigged

Manama, Bahrain

Bahrain will build on partnership with Israel, says king's adviser

The diplomatic adviser, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, said Netanyahu's win was "normal and always expected."

 Foreign Minister Yair Lapid meeting with Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, September 30, 2021.