World / Gulf

Drones target Omani port, one worker injured: Al Jazeera 01 Mar 2026 - 11:13 am

Doha, Qatar: Citing a security source, Al Jazeera reports that Oman News Agency said two drones had targeted the Omani port of Duqm...

Bahrain International Airport targeted in drone attack 01 Mar 2026 - 10:07 am

Manama: A senior official in civil aviation affairs inBahrainconfirmed thatBahrainInternational Airport was targeted on Sunday in a drone attack, causing minor material damage....

Kuwait summons Iranian ambassador after drone attack on airport: Al Jazeera 28 Feb 2026 - 10:12 pm

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Iranian ambassador Mohammad Toutounchi over Iran’s attack on the Gulf country, according to Al Jazeera. Earlier...

12 injured, no fatalities reported following attacks: Kuwaiti Health Ministry 28 Feb 2026 - 08:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait’s Ministry of Health said on Saturday that 12 people were injured amid ongoing regional developments, adding that all cases are...

Several residential buildings targeted in Manama: Bahrain MoI 28 Feb 2026 - 08:16 pm

Doha, Qatar: Several residential buildings in Manama were targeted, with Civil Defence teams continuing firefighting and rescue operations at the affected sites, according...

Mild injuries as drone targets Kuwait International Airport 28 Feb 2026 - 08:00 pm

Kuwait City: The Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday that a drone had targeted Kuwait International Airport, resulting in mild injuries among...

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...

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...

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...

Bahrain Defense Forces announce interception of Iranian missile attack 28 Feb 2026 - 03:29 pm

Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Forces announced Saturday that air defense systems successfully intercepted a new missile attack launched by...

UAE Ministry of Defence confirms one civilian death in Iran attack 28 Feb 2026 - 02:27 pm

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the country today was subjected to a blatant attack involving Iranian...

At least one person killed in Abu Dhabi after UAE intercepts several Iranian missiles: Report 28 Feb 2026 - 01:05 pm

Doha, Qatar: At least one person has been killed in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, after several missiles launched...

Saudi Arabia sets 90-day stay limit for GCC-registered vehicles 27 Feb 2026 - 11:00 pm

Riyadh: Vehicles registered in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country will not be allowed to remain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for...

Saudi stock market index closes lower 25 Feb 2026 - 11:00 pm

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed Wednesday down 58.51 points, reaching 10,847.93 points, with trading valued at SAR 3.7 billion. According to...

Special licensure exam for Overseas Filipino Workers to be held in GCC countries 21 Feb 2026 - 06:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: Overseas Filipino Workers in the GCC countries will no longer need to travel back to the Philippines to take their board...

Qatar participates in 8th extraordinary meeting of GCC industry ministries’ undersecretaries 17 Feb 2026 - 11:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated Tuesday in the 8th extraordinary meeting of the GCC Undersecretaries of Ministries of Industry Committee, held...