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Ministry of Interior renews call for public to stay indoors 28 Feb 2026 - 06:48 pm

Doha, Qatar: In light of the current situation and the latest developments regarding the Iranian targeting of state territories, the Ministry of Interior...

Amir receives phone call from Egyptian President 28 Feb 2026 - 06:43 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from the President of the Arab Republic...

Khamenei is alive, Iran interested in de-escalation: foreign minister 28 Feb 2026 - 06:34 pm

Washington, United States: Iran's foreign minister said the country's supreme leader was alive, along with all high-ranking officials, after Israel and the United...

GCO affirms security and safety of citizens, residents and visitors remains Qatar’s highest priority 28 Feb 2026 - 06:15 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) stated that, in light of the current regional developments, the State of Qatar affirms that the...

Foreign Ministry urges Qataris abroad to contact diplomatic missions when needed 28 Feb 2026 - 05:57 pm

Doha, Qatar: In light of the current situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Qataris residing abroad, especially those stranded or in need...

UAE offers condolences to family of Pakistani national killed in Iran attacks 28 Feb 2026 - 05:48 pm

Doha, Qatar: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of the Pakistani national who...

Al Razji activities at Darb Al Saai suspended 'until further notice': MoC 28 Feb 2026 - 05:46 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) stated that,in light of the current developmentsand in commitment to the directives of the security authorities...

Ministry of Public Health confirms readiness of health sector to handle emergencies 28 Feb 2026 - 05:45 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health affirmed the full readiness of the health sector in the State of Qatar, in cooperation with...

Amir receives telephone call from Iraqi Prime Minister 28 Feb 2026 - 05:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call from the Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of...

Schools, kindergartens in Qatar to switch to distance learning 28 Feb 2026 - 05:05 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has directed all private schools, kindergartens, educational service centres, and nurseries to shift to...

Amir receives telephone call from UAE President 28 Feb 2026 - 04:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed...

Hypermarket branches to operate 24/7 across Qatar 28 Feb 2026 - 04:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: Major branches of hypermarkets in the country have announced that some of their branches will remain open 24/7 at various locations...

Amir receives telephone call from French President 28 Feb 2026 - 04:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HE Emmanuel Macron, President of the...

Kahramaa issues safety alert on exposed wires and electrical faults 28 Feb 2026 - 04:18 pm

Doha, Qatar: In a notice to the general public, Kahramaa has urged citizens and residents to avoid tampering with electricity networks. It caled...

Kuwait says intercepted missiles targeting base housing US personnel 28 Feb 2026 - 04:11 pm

Kuwait City: Kuwait's defence ministry said its forces intercepted missiles targeting a miliary base hosting US and other foreign personnel, as Iran wages...

Qatar Museums announces temporary closure 28 Feb 2026 - 03:55 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums announced temporary closure of all of its museums, exhibitions, heritage sites, and creative hubs from today, February 28 until...

Qatar Airways to allow refund for next 7 days as flights remain suspended 28 Feb 2026 - 03:47 pm

Doha:Qatar Airways, the national carrier,saidthat passengers can refund or change their flights for the next 7 days in an update. "The safety and...

Amir, Saudi Crown Prince discuss ongoing escalation in region 28 Feb 2026 - 03:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin...

All flight operations at Dubai International Airport suspended: Media office 28 Feb 2026 - 03:37 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Dubai Media Office, on its social media, announced that all flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central...

UAE announces successful interception of new wave of Iranian missiles 28 Feb 2026 - 03:33 pm

Abu Dhabi: Emirati ministry of defence announced that the UAE's air defence systems have successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles launched...