Manama, Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, met with Eric Giraud-Telme, Ambassador of France to Bahrain. The meeting discussed topics of common interest and means to enhance cooperation in the economic sector. The minister highlighted the Bahrain-France relations and advanced cooperation in various sectors, particularly in trade and economy. On his part, the ambassador commended the Kingdom's efforts in strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Source: Bahrain News Agency
Army Foils Drug-Smuggling Attempt Using Guided Balloons
August 17, 2026
Amman: The Southern Military Zone on Monday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the Kingdom using guided balloons.
According to Jordan News Agency, Border Guard units detected the balloons while they were carrying the n…