World / Gulf

Five Indians injured by falling debris in Abu Dhabi 28 Mar 2026 - 08:12 am

Doha, Qatar: Abu Dhabi authorities have announced that they dealt with two incidents of fire in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zone Abu...

Bahrain's Civil Defense contains fire following Iranian attack 28 Mar 2026 - 08:01 am

Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced this morning that the Civil Defense had brought under control a fire that broke out in...

Saudi Ministry of Defense says missile headed towards Riyadh region intercepted 28 Mar 2026 - 02:07 am

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today that it intercepted a hostile ballistic missile. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General...

Four missiles, three drones intercepted in past 24 hours: Kuwait's Defense Ministry 27 Mar 2026 - 09:27 pm

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Defense announced on Friday the interception and destruction of four hostile ballistic missiles and three drones within Kuwaiti airspace...

UAE says air defenses intercept missiles and drones from Iran 27 Mar 2026 - 03:42 pm

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defense said on Friday that its air defense systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and nine drones launched...

Egyptian FM discusses US-Iran talks with Turkish, Pakistani counterparts 27 Mar 2026 - 02:57 pm

Cairo: Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, held two phone calls with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar,...

Saudi Arabia intercepts 5 drones in Eastern Province 27 Mar 2026 - 10:43 am

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said on Friday that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed five drones in the Eastern Province, according...

GCC Ministers of Transport and Communications discussed current situation's impact on supply chains 26 Mar 2026 - 08:48 pm

Riyadh: During an extraordinary meeting held via video conferencing on Thursday, the GCC Ministers of Transport and Communications discussed the latest developments and...

Six hostile ballistic missiles detected in past 24 hours, says Kuwaiti Defense Ministry 26 Mar 2026 - 08:40 pm

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced Thursday the detection of six hostile ballistic missiles within Kuwaiti airspace during the past 24 hours....

UAE Defense Ministry intercepts 15 ballistic missiles, 11 UAVs 26 Mar 2026 - 08:01 pm

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Defense Ministry announced that air defenses on Thursday intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 UAVs launched from Iran. Since...

Kuwait Defense Minister inspects Kuwait airport after fuel fire 26 Mar 2026 - 02:43 pm

Kuwait: Kuwait's Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem AlSabah inspected Kuwait International Airport on Thursday following a drone attack targeting fuel...

Asian Cup 2027 draw postponed amid Middle East war 26 Mar 2026 - 11:21 am

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Next month's draw for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been indefinitely postponed, the continental football body said...

LIVE UPDATES: Two killed in Abu Dhabi from falling debris; Oman Air extends flight cancellations 26 Mar 2026 - 10:31 am

Doha, Qatar: Abu Dhabi has confirmed that interception of a ballistic missile by air defence resulted in the death of two unidentified individuals.Meanwhile...

Kuwait foils terror plot targeting state leaders 26 Mar 2026 - 12:43 am

Kuwait: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior announced Wednesday it had foiled a terrorist plot and dismantled a network planning assassination operations targeting state figures...

Kuwait condemns Iranian attack on airport 25 Mar 2026 - 07:18 pm

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry has condemned an Iranian attack that targeted fuel tanks at its international airport. The attack is a “serious...

Saudi Arabia begins processing expired visas, allows extensions or exit without penalties 25 Mar 2026 - 03:27 pm

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has announced the commencement of procedures to update the status of holders of all types of...

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones as missile debris causes minor damage 25 Mar 2026 - 02:05 pm

Riyadh: Authorities in Saudi Arabia said air defenses have intercepted and destroyed three drones over the country's Eastern Province, according to an official...