Saudi Arabia's King Salman has approved an extension of the kingdom's curfew until further notice.
That's according to the state news agency (SPA), which added that the move is aimed to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The order was issued just before the 21-day curfew measure, which started on March 23, expired at midnight Saturday.
Last week, Riyadh and other big cities were placed under a 24-hour curfew.
So far, the country has more than 4,000 positive cases and 52 deaths.
Kuwait reports Iranian attack at power, desalination plant
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has reported material damage to a power and water desalination plant due to an Iranian attack on Friday.
Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants
US President Donald Trump has warned late on Thursday about striking and destroying bridges and electric power plants in Iran in his latest threat to hit the country's infrastructure.
Fire breaks out at Kuwaiti refinery following drone attack
The Kuwaiti Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has reported a drone attack that targeted its Mina al-Ahmadi refinery early on Friday, which resulted in a fire breaking out at its operating units, with no injuries reported.
Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis
Bangladesh has launched fresh measures to curb energy consumption, cutting office hours and trimming public spending as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global fuel markets and strains power supply in the South Asian nation.
UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorisation of force
The UN Security Council is to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Friday, but veto-wielding China made clear its opposition to authorising any use of force.
Authorities confirmed on Friday that an incident reported earlier in Abu Dhabi's Ajban area resulted in injuries to 12 members, of the public, ranging from minor to severe.
UAE air defences successfully intercepted 18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 47 drones launched from Iran on Friday, the Ministry of Defence said.
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at Habshan gas facilities on Friday due to fallen debris from a successful interception, with the facility suspending its operations.
