Cadillac’s unexpected April F1 break will be “quite beneficial” Bottas says extra time will allow the team to address aero deficits and ongoing reliability concerns Motorsport · Mar 22
CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 board exams cancelled in Middle East The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced a new assessment plan for Class 10 students in the Middle East. Exams in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE were cancelled due to the West Asia conflict. The Economic Times · Mar 20
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain announces official start date of Eid Al Fitr 2026 Eid Al Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20 across the UAE and several Gulf countries, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted, marking the completion of a 30-day Ramadan. The Times of India · Mar 19
'Siren has been sounded': Bahrain urges residents to take shelter as Iran vs US-Israel war escalates Bahrain's siren system blares, urging residents to seek immediate shelter. This alert signals a serious escalation in the ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. Emergency warnings and missile interceptions are becoming common across the Gulf. Civilians are now facing direct threats, transforming distant tensions into a lived reality. Preparedness is no… The Times of India · Mar 18
Easter holiday flights to Spain and Portugal fill up as families drop plans to visit Dubai amid war British Airways says it has suspended flights to Dubai, Amman, Tel Aviv and Bahrain until June Evening Standard · Mar 17
F1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi GP Over Gulf Safety Concerns, April Races Dropped Formula One has canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to rising tensions in the Middle East, prioritising safety over scheduling. International Business Times UK · Mar 16
Regional tensions delay F1 and MotoGP races and Finalissima in Qatar cancelled Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned. Euronews · Mar 15
Iran war fallout: CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in seven Middle East countries CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board exams for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This decision follows a review of the situation and inputs from local schools and authorities. Previously postponed exams are also nullified. The board will announce the method for declaring results… The Times of India · Mar 15
Iran continues strikes on Gulf states day after US threatens oil facilities Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE warned people that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for port evacuations, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country’s non-US assets. Euronews · Mar 15
Formula 1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix amid Middle East tensions; season cut to 22 races Formula 1 and the FIA have cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April 2026 due to escalating Middle East conflict. Safety concerns and logistical challenges prompted the decision, impacting the 2026 calendar and creating a five-week gap before the Miami Grand Prix. The Times of India · Mar 15
‘Blue-sky flood’ as waters reach outskirts of Longreach – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 15
F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East Formula One now set for five-week gap between Japan and Miami, with no races at all in April Evening Standard · Mar 15
F1 teams face unexpected fallout after Bahrain and Saudi GPs are cancelled The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix not only has logistical consequences for F1 teams, but also affects several sporting aspects. Three hidden consequences explained Motorsport · Mar 14
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14 F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war The Bahrain circuit is only 20 miles from a US base that has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the races are unlikely to be replaced because of logistics
The Independent UK · Mar 14 F1 makes the right call – the Middle East is no place for sport’s glitz and glamour right now Comment: The decision to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month will cost the sport around £100m – but F1’s strong financial footing means the impact will be kept to a minimum
Autosport · Mar 14 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races officially called off as Iran conflict rages Formula 1 2026 calendar drops from 24 to 22 races as April's Bahrain and Saudi grands prix are officially called off
The Independent UK · Mar 14 Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, have canceled upcoming Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on safety grounds related to the Iran war
The Independent UK · Mar 14 Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races will not take place in April It leaves F1 with a five-week void between the third round of the new season in Japan on March 29 and the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.
Motorsport · Mar 14 Bahrain and Saudi Arabian F1 races officially cancelled amid Middle East conflict Formula 1 2026 calendar drops from 24 to 22 races as April's Bahrain and Saudi grands prix are officially called off
The Times of India · Mar 14 Force majeure explained: Why Gulf countries are invoking it amid Iran vs US-Israel war Middle East conflict triggers force majeure declarations from Gulf energy producers like Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. Attacks and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have halted oil and gas exports, causing global price spikes and supply chain concerns amid Iran vs US-Israel war. This legal clause highlights the immediate…
Autosport · Mar 13 Decision imminent on F1 Bahrain and Saudi races as time runs out An announcement on the likely cancellation of Formula 1's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix is expected within 48 hours
Motorsport · Mar 13 Why time has run out for F1 to save its Bahrain and Saudi races An announcement on the likely cancellation of Formula 1's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix is expected within 48 hours
The Independent UK · Mar 13 F1 set to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid chaos in the Middle East Rounds four and five of the 2026 season, in Bahrain on 12 April and Saudi Arabia on 19 April, will not take place
Motorsport · Mar 13 F1 teams need decision on Middle Eastern rounds "this week", says Ayao Komatsu F1 is scheduled to hold the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix next month, but they are at doubt due to the ongoing Iran war