Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatar Amiri Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted a drone attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base.
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12:37pm Doha Time:
Iran to gradually restore administrative activities
Iran has announced that it will gradually restore administrative activities, with all ministries, organisations and executive bodies based in Tehran Province to operate with 20 per cent of their employees present on-site from Sunday March 8, Al Jazeera said. Read more
11:17am Doha Time
Dubai residents get ‘potential missile threats’ alert on phones
Residents of Dubai have just received an Emirati interior ministry alert on their phones, urging them to shelter from potential missile threats, Al Jazeera reports.
“Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building and steer away from windows, doors and open areas,” the alert read.
11:05am Doha Time
Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait condemn Iranian attacks on GCC countries
The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud received a phone call from Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Read more
9:40am Doha Time
Saudi Arabia shoots down another drone
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry says it has intercepted and destroyed a drone to the north-east of Riyadh.
The incident according to Al Jazeera comes after ministry announced the downing of three drones earlier to the east of Riyadh.
9:34am Doha Time
Qatar Airways flights operation remain suspended, affected passengers to be contacted directly
Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace
The airlines said that it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. Read more:
9:18am Doha Time
Saudi Arabia says downs three drones east of Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry says it has intercepted three drones to the east of the Riyadh region, Al Jazeera reports.
It also said a cruise missile was intercepted and destroyed to the east of the country’s central al-Kharj governorate.
9:10am Doha Time
Etihad to resume some flights from Abu Dhabi today
Etihad Airways, one of the UAE’s two flag carriers, has announced it will “resume a limited commercial flight schedule” between Abu Dhabi and key destinations today.
In a post on X, the airline advised passengers to go to the airport if they have a confirmed booking on a newly resumed flight or “have been contacted directly by Etihad” Al Jazeera said.
9:01am Doha Time
Drones shot down in Jordan
Air defences have shot down several drones in the Jordanian city of Irbid, according to Al Jazeera’s correspondent on the ground.
3:57am Doha Time
MoI issues warning alert
Ministry of Interior issued an alert of normalcy saying security threat has been eliminated but warns the public to follow relevant authorities instructions
3:45am Doha Time
Qatar's Ministry of Interior issues a warning to the public
Ministry of Interior elevated security threat level and warns the public to remain indoors , refrain from going out and stay away from windows to ensure safety.
