Bahrain prepares for the Arab Summit with comprehensive traffic management measures, including temporary road diversions and alternative routes. Residents in southern and northern governorates will have direct access to major highways leading to the capital, while various key routes within the capital itself are highlighted for use.
Bahraini authorities said steady progress is being made on the Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Bridge maintenance and painting work. The scope for 404-m long bridge includes replacement of expansion joints and maintenance of cathodic protection system.
The recent visit of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to Riyadh in March 2022 and meetings with the Saudi King and other authorities placed Egypt and Saudi Arabia's relationship back into focus because of their issues and challenges. Egypt and Saudi Arabia's official and media rhetoric refers to “Iranian, Turkish, and Yemeni threats” to the region's security, stability, sovereignty, and interests.