Bahrain's Gulf Air to be first commercial airline to arrive in the United States as part of Afghan evacuation efforts

Manama, Aug. 22 (BNA): As part of the Kingdom of Bahrain's commitment to international humanitarian efforts, Gulf Air, the country's national carrier, has flown a first-of-its-kind flight from Isa Air Base to Dulles International Airport as part of efforts to evacuate individuals from Afghanistan to the United States. Gulf Air's participation makes it the first commercial company in the world to arrive in the US as part of the evacuation efforts of individuals from Afghanistan. It represents an affirmation of the Kingdom of Bahrain's efforts to protect lives. This initiative comes as part of the Kingdom's well-established endeavours to support humanitarian efforts.