Doha, Qatar: The price of gold has slid sharply, reaching its weakest level since December 11 2025, after logging its worst week in about 43 years.
Meanwhile, oil prices stabilized Monday as investors balanced US and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, which could escalate the war, against the release of millions of barrels of seaborne Iranian oil into global markets after Washington temporarily lifted sanctions.
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1:43pm Doha Time
Prime Minister receives phone calls from Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, and Egypt
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty.
During the calls, Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Ministers conveyed their countries' condolences to His Excellency the martyrs from the Qatari Armed Forces following the helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters due to a technical malfunction while on a routine duty mission. Read more
1:30pm Doha Time
Prime Minister receives phone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.
During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes peacefully. Read here
12:51pm Doha Time
MoI reinforces safety compliance as employees return to workplaces
The Ministry of Interior has emphasised the importance of continuing to adhere to approved preventive measures and safety instructions as employees resume on-site work tomorrow, March 24, 2026.
The Ministry further stressed the necessity to comply with directives issued by the authorities, including following workplace safety guidelines, ensuring the readiness of emergency exits, evacuation routes, and assembly points, as well as adhering to all instructions issued by the relevant authorities. Read more
11:00am Doha time
Gold declines 6 percent amid Gulf regional tension
The price of gold has slid sharply, reaching its weakest level since December 11 last year, after logging its worst week in about 43 years, as the escalating US-Israel war on Iran raises inflation concerns and higher global interest rates.
Spot gold fell 6 percent to $4,214.89 per 1 ounce (28.3 grams) extending losses into a ninth straight trading session.
The metal according to Al Jazeera dropped more than 10 percent last week, its worst week since February 1983, and has also retreated more than 20 percent from its record peak of $5,594.82 an ounce reached on January 29.
10:39am Doha time
Saudi Arabia announces interception, destruction of three drones in Eastern province
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that air defenses intercepted and destroyed three drones.
The official spokesperson for the Ministry, Brigadier General Turki Al Malki, stated that air defenses intercepted the three drones in the Eastern Province on Monday morning.
The ministry had previously intercepted and destroyed two drones in the same region last night, in addition to detecting the launch of two ballistic missiles toward the Riyadh region, noting that one was intercepted while the other fell in an uninhabited area
10:31am Doha Time
Oil prices stabilize as investors assess US, Iranian threats to facilities
Oil prices stabilized Monday as investors balanced US and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, which could escalate the war, against the release of millions of barrels of seaborne Iranian oil into global markets after Washington temporarily lifted sanctions. Read more
7:40am Doha Time
One Injured by falling debris following missile interception in UAE
The Abu Dhabi Media office said relevant authorities have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national. The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.
