World / Gulf

Smoke seen rising from direction of UAE energy facility: AFP 14 Mar 2026 - 02:26 pm

Dubai: Smoke was rising from the direction of a major UAE energy installation on Saturday, in what appeared to be the latest strike...

Satellite communications system destroyed in rocket attack on US Embassy in Baghdad 14 Mar 2026 - 01:43 pm

Baghdad, Iraq: An Iraqi security source revealed today that the rocket attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad resulted in the destruction of...

Kuwaiti oil prices reach $143.03 per barrel 14 Mar 2026 - 11:59 am

Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil edged up by $10.36 to reach $143.03 a barrel on Friday, compared to $132.68 the previous day,...

LIVE UPDATES: Qatar strongly condemns attack targeting UAE Consulate in Kurdistan Region of Iraq 14 Mar 2026 - 10:14 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced at around 1:34am on March 14, 2026 that the armed forces intercepted...

Two drones intercepted, destroyed in Eastern Region 14 Mar 2026 - 09:23 am

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that two drones were intercepted and destroyed in Eastern Region. The Ministry...

Sultan of Oman discusses regional developments with German President 13 Mar 2026 - 04:45 pm

Muscat: HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman discussed Friday, in a phone call with German President, HE Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the developments of...

UAE air defences intercept 7 ballistic missiles, 27 UAVs 13 Mar 2026 - 04:21 pm

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said its air defence systems intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched...

Building in Dubai financial district damaged after attack: witnesses, AFP 13 Mar 2026 - 03:23 pm

Dubai: A building in Dubai's financial district was hit by debris from an intercepted attack Friday, witnesses and an AFP journalist saw. On...

Saudi Defense Ministry intercepts 3 drones in Eastern Province, Al Kharj 13 Mar 2026 - 12:04 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia announced Friday the interception of three drones in different areas across the country....

LIVE UPDATE: UAE air defences intercept 7 ballistic missiles, 27 UAVs 13 Mar 2026 - 09:58 am

Doha, Qatar: Sirens went off at Turkiye’s Incirlik airbase, located near the southeastern city of Adana, according to Turkish state news agency Anadolu....

UAE air defenses engaged 278 ballistic missiles, 1,540 UAVs, 15 cruise missiles since start of 'Iranian aggression' 12 Mar 2026 - 09:55 pm

Doha: The UAE air defense systems on Thursday, March 12, engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran, the UAE Ministry...

Oman announces downing of drone in country's north, no casualties reported 12 Mar 2026 - 09:39 pm

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman announced Thursday evening the downing of a drone in the north of the country, with no casualties or...

UAE lets expired residency holders return without entry permit 12 Mar 2026 - 09:28 pm

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security in the United Arab Emirates has announced a temporary measure allowing...

Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys drone headed toward Shaybah Oil Field 12 Mar 2026 - 08:43 pm

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced this evening that it had intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Rub' al Khali desert....

Arab League condemns Iranian targeting of Salalah Port in Oman 12 Mar 2026 - 06:40 pm

Cairo: The Arab League condemned in the strongest terms on Thursday the blatant Iranian aggression that targeted the strategic port of Salalah in...

Power restored to areas in Kuwait affected by falling debris 12 Mar 2026 - 05:16 pm

Kuwait: Kuwait Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced on Thursday restoration of electricity to several areas affected by the outage of...

Bahrain authorities arrest four nationals on charges of spying for IRGC 12 Mar 2026 - 04:46 pm

Manama: Bahrain's Ministry of Interior announced Thursday four people had been arrested on charges of spying for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC),...