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Fire erupts at UAE’s Shah oil field after drone attack: AD Media Office 16 Mar 2026 - 09:55 pm

Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire at the Shah oil field, caused by a drone strike, according to Abu Dhabi Media...

'Al-Sarayat' season begins in Qatar, bringing sudden weather changes 16 Mar 2026 - 05:27 pm

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) announced that the Al-Sarayat period has begun. Locally known as Al-Sarayat, this seasonal weather period starts during the...

UAE air defences dealt with 6 ballistic missiles, 21 drones 16 Mar 2026 - 04:46 pm

Doha, Qatar: The air defense systems of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) dealt with 6 ballistic missiles and 21 UAVs launched from Iran...

Awqaf Ministry calls for sighting of Shawwal Crescent 16 Mar 2026 - 12:15 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Crescent Moon Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has called upon all Muslims living in the...

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar's Armed Forces intercepts second wave of missile attacks from Iran 16 Mar 2026 - 11:05 am

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari,...

Qatar Football Festival 2026 cancelled amid travel disruption, airspace closure 15 Mar 2026 - 05:43 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee, in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has announced the cancellation of the Qatar Football Festival 2026. As...

UEFA cancels 2026 Finalissima in Qatar 15 Mar 2026 - 05:25 pm

Doha, Qatar: UEFA has announced the cancellation of the 2026 Finalissima in Qatar, citing the current political situation in the region and scheduling...

UAE air defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles, 6 UAVs 15 Mar 2026 - 04:51 pm

Doha, Qatar: The UAE's air defence systems engaged with 4 ballistic missiles and 6 UAVs from Iran today, March 15, 2026. This was...

Labour Ministry announces three-day Eid al-Fitr holiday for private sector 15 Mar 2026 - 04:21 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has announced the Eid al-Fitr holiday for private sector employees. In a statement, the Ministry stated that...

Chances of rain from Monday, thundery showers possible Tuesday: Qatar Meteorology 15 Mar 2026 - 01:52 pm

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy condition with chances of scattered rain starting tomorrow, March...

First day of Eid Al Fitr likely on March 20: Qatar Calendar House 15 Mar 2026 - 10:06 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced that, as per astronomical calculations carried out by its experts, the first day of Shawwal...

Temperatures in Qatar to gradually rise, expected to reach mid-30s by weekend 15 Mar 2026 - 09:37 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is experiencing a gradual rise in temperatures, and this increase will continue until the weekend. The Qatar Meteorology Department said...

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar intercepts drones launched from Iran on Sunday 15 Mar 2026 - 09:09 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026 that the State of Qatar was targeted today by multiple...

Qatar Airways updates flight destinations for March 15 until 18 15 Mar 2026 - 12:54 am

Doha: Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways intends to operate the following flight schedule...

Qatar Armed Forces intercept 4 ballistic missiles, drones from Iran: MoD 14 Mar 2026 - 09:35 pm

Doha, Qatar: TheMinistry of Defense announcedthat the State of Qatar was subjected today, Saturday, to an attack involving (4) ballistic missiles and a...

VIDEO: Qatar’s Interior Ministry urges public to report suspicious activities through official channels 14 Mar 2026 - 08:31 pm

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior on Saturday urged the public to report any suspicious movements or unusual behavior through its official communication channels....

Temporary precautionary evacuation measures apply only to residents who received notifications: MoI 14 Mar 2026 - 08:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) clarified at around 4:25am that the temporary precautionary evacuation measures previously announcedappliedonly to residents in the...