Bahrain's Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company said a fire at its operating units after an Iranian drone attack was brought under control, the state news agency reported on Sunday.
No injuries were reported, with teams currently conducting an assessment of damage from the incident, the news agency said.
GPIC is a joint venture producing petrochemicals and fertiliser, and it is owned by Bahrain's government, SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co, and Kuwait's Petrochemical Industries Co.
Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief's resignation
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Evacuated residents of Oleshky arrive in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
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Dengue death toll in Bangladesh reaches 418
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an updated artificial intelligence strategy covering 41 areas across its agencies, sectors and departments.
Motorists in the UAE will be paying less at the pump in November, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Saturday.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the closure of three major roads on Sunday, November 1 for over six hours due to Dubai Ride 2026.
