Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation has arrested 194 individuals of various nationalities for producing and sharing misleading information and rumors related to recent developments, the Ministry of Interior said.
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11:23 Doha Time
Qatar sends fourth identical letter to UN, Security Council regarding latest developments of Iranian attack on its territories
The State of Qatar has sent a fourth identical letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres, and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March HE Michael Waltz, regarding the latest developments of the Iranian attack on its territories. This attack constitutes a blatant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct infringement upon its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region. READ MORE.
10:23pm Doha Time
Qatar arrests 194 for spreading rumors and misleading content online
The Qatari Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation has arrested 194 individuals of various nationalities for producing and sharing misleading information and rumors related to recent developments, the Ministry of Interior said. READ MORE.
9:29pm Doha Time
Kuwait’s air defense systems are currently intercepting missile, drone attacks: Kuwait Army
Kuwait’s air defense systems are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks in the country’s airspace, according to the Kuwaiti General Staff of the Army. Read more
8:38pm Doha Time
Qatar Airways outlines how passengers can apply for complimentary 14-day flight date change
Qatar Airways shared on Thursday special assistance measures for passengers affected by recent travel disruptions, allowing eligible travelers to change their flight dates or request refunds. Read more
7:44pm Doha Time
Bahrain says facility in oil infrastructure area attacked
The Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain announced that the fire that broke out in one of the facilities in Maameer, which was targeted by the Iranian aggression, has been brought under control. The Ministry reported limited material damage with no loss of life.
MOI: The fire that broke out in one of the facilities in Maameer, which was targeted by the Iranian aggression, has been brought under control. Limited material damage was reported, with no loss of life.
— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) March 5, 2026
7:22pm Doha Time
Amir visits National Command Center of Ministry of Interior
The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited Thursday the National Command Center (NCC) of the Ministry of Interior (MOI). Read more
7:11pm Doha Time
IMF warns of repercussions of conflict in Middle East on global economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned of the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the global economy. Read more
7:09pm Doha Time
UAE air defences currently responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates stated that the "sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones."
This is according to a social media post by the Ministry on Thursday evening.
"The public are requested to adhere to the safety and security instructions issued," the Ministry said.
6:37pm Doha Time
British Defense Ministry confirms sending four additional Typhoon jets to Qatar
The Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom on Thursday confirmed that it is sending four additional Royal Air Force Typhoon jets to Qatar to support defensive operations in the region.
This is according to an announcement on Thursday, March 5, by the UK's Ministry of Defense on social media. Read more
5:33pm Doha Time
PM joins emergency Gulf–EU talks on Iranian attacks and regional security
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in an emergency Gulf–European ministerial meeting held via videoconference Thursday, March 5, 2026 to discuss the repercussions of the Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the escalating developments in the region. Read more
5:15pm Doha Time
Starmer says UK has deployed four additional fighter jets to Qatar
According to reports from Al Jazeera, the UK will deploy four additional Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar. Speaking at Downing Street, UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the aircraft would join UK forces already stationed in Qatar to strengthen Britain’s defensive posture in the region. He said the UK had moved defensive assets, including air defence systems, to Qatar in January and February to ensure forces were in a “heightened state of readiness” ahead of any potential escalation.
Starmer also said the UK had used aerial refuelling aircraft to support allied operations and that London was responding to further requests for assistance from partners in the region.
5:10pm Doha Time
Qatar intercepts 13 missiles, 4 drones in attack
The Ministry of Defense of Qatar has issued a statement regarding the attacks that occured from 11:15am this morning, March 5, 2026.
In a statement, the Ministry said that the country was attacked by several missile attacks including (14) ballistic missiles and (4) drones coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
"Thanks to God, our Armed Forces successfully intercepted (13) missiles, while the last one fell in the territorial waters of State of Qatar," the Ministry said in a statement.
Four (4) drones were also intercepted successfully without any human casualties. Read more
3:44pm Doha Time
Qatar's Ministry of Interior issues a warning to the public
Ministry of Interior warns the public against gathering at incident sites, heading toward such locations, or photographing and sharing content related to field developments, as this may result in legal accountability.
3:11pm Doha Time
UAE says one missile, six drones fell inside country
The UAE’s Defence Ministry is saying that one missile and six drones fell inside the country.
Earlier, Abu Dhabi’s media office said six people were injured by falling debris from drones that were intercepted by air defence systems over Abu Dhabi. Read more
2:30pm Doha Time
Authorities confirm security threat eliminated in Qatar
The security threat in Qatar has been eliminated, according to the latest National Emergency Alert sent to the public around 2:30pm on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Read more
1:44pm Doha Time
Six injured from debris as air defenses intercept drones over Abu Dhabi
Six people have been injured by falling debris from drones that were successfully intercepted by air defence systems over Abu Dhabi, the emirate’s media office says.
In a post on its X account, the media office said authorities had responded to debris falling in two locations in ICAD 2 district, following the successful interception of drones by air defence systems.
The affected individuals, who were nationals of Pakistan and Nepal, received minor to moderate injuries from the debris, the statement said.
1:13pm Doha Time
In Photos: Explosions in the skies above Qatar’s capital Doha
All photos by Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera
12:25pm Doha Time
Qatar subjected to missile attack: Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced that State of Qatar has been subjected to a missile attack.
Air Defense systems are intercepting the missile attack, it added. Read more
12:07pm Doha Time
Multiple explosions heard over Qatar skies
Multiple explosions are being heard in the skies above Qatar’s capital Doha. Residents from across country confirmed hearing the sound.
Al Jazeera reported that the defence systems are intercepting missiles entering Qatari air space.
12pm Doha Time
Two Iranian drones crashed in Azerbaijan
Al Jazeera quoted Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry as saying that several drones fired from Iran have hit its territory, one striking a terminal building in Nakhchivan International Airport and another landing near a school building in the village of Shakarabad.
“We strongly condemn these drone attacks carried out from the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which resulted in damage to the airport building and injuries to two civilians,” said the foreign ministry in a statement. Read more
11:45 Doha Time
Kuwait Airways to operate flights for Kuwaitis seeking return
Kuwait Airways has announced that it will operate flights for citizens wishing to return to the country from several destinations, with onwards travel to Kuwait via Saudi Arabia by land. Read more
11:42am Doha Time
Limited flight operations restart in Abu Dhabi
Limited flight operations have resumed at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, according to the Abu Dhabi media office.
As reported by Al Jazeera, the UAE’s two flag carriers, Emirates and Etihad, are set to hold limited flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi through the UAE’s safe air corridors.
11:10am Doha Time
Italy to send air-defence aid to Gulf countries: PM
Italy will send air defense assistance to Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Thursday.
“Italy, like the UK, France and Germany, intends to send aid to the Gulf countries. We are clearly talking about defence, air defence, not just because they are friendly nations but because there are tens of Italians in that area and thousands around 2,000 soldiers that we must protect,” she told RTL 102.5 radio..
“And the Gulf is vital for supplies.”
10:55am Doha Time
Explosions over Qatar and Bahrain
Al Jazeera reported that explosions have been heard in Qatar and Bahrain amid Iranian missile strikes across the region.
10:05am Doha Time
Australia PM says ‘military assets’ sent to Middle East
Anthony Albanese has announced that Australian “military assets” have been deployed to the Middle East as a contingency plan.
Albanese told the Australian parliament the government had sent six crisis response teams to the region, Al Jazeera reported.
“We’ve already deployed military assets as part of our contingency planning earlier this week,” he said.
He did not give further details but Australian broadcaster SBS News reported that two military planes have been deployed.
8:40 Doha Time
Qatar Airways to begin limited relief flights for stranded passengers
Qatar Airways to operate limited number of relief flights starting today "to support passengers who are stranded due to the current situation across the region.” Read more
Qatar Airways to operate limited number of relief flights starting today "to support passengers who are stranded due to the current situation across the region.”https://t.co/aUlZqln5Aw pic.twitter.com/fdazZW064F
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) March 5, 2026
7:30am Doha Time
Saudi Defense Ministry intercepts drone
Saudi Ministry of Defense said drone was shot down near Al Jowf region in the northern parts of the country.
This comes after it announced update of intercepting three drones east of Al-Kharj Governorate.
5:30am Doha Time
UK maritime agency reports explosion, oil spill off Kuwait
A tanker was hit by a "large explosion" in waters off Kuwait, causing an oil spill, British maritime security agency UKMTO said Thursday, as the war paralysed Gulf shipping.
Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have said they had "complete control" of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint into the Gulf and one of the world's most vital shipping routes for energy.
"The Master of a tanker at anchor, reports witnessing and hearing a large explosion on the port side then seeing a small craft leave the vicinity" off the Gulf state's Mubarak Al-Kabeer area, UKMTO posted on X.
"There is oil in the water coming from a cargo tank which could have some environmental impact".
Kuwait's interior ministry said the blast happened "outside Kuwaiti territorial waters", at least 60 kilometres (37 miles) from Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port.
4am Doha Time
MoI announces evacuation of residents living near US embassy in Qatar as precautionary measure
The Ministry of Interior announced that relevant authorities are evacuating residents living in the vicinity of the US Embassy in Qatar as a temporary precautionary measure.
This was announced early morning on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in a post on social media. Read more
