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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8:22pm Doha Time
Cruise missile intercepted, destroyed east of Al Kharj Governorate: Saudi Ministry of Defense
A cruise missile was intercepted and destroyed east of Al-Kharj Governorate, southeast of the capital, Riyadh, said the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki Al-Maliki. Read more
7:41pm Doha Time
Qatar's Permanent Representative to UN participates in meeting of Permanent Representatives of GCC States with the UN Secretary-General
Qatar's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani, participated in a meeting of Their Excellencies the Permanent Representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to the United Nations with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, HE António Guterres, to discuss the ongoing Iranian attacks targeting GCC states. Read more
7:00pm Doha Time
Prime Minister receives phone call from Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call today from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, HE Radoslaw Sikorski. Read more
6:20pm Doha Time
MoI urges public to avoid stockpiling, confirms markets and healthcare facilities operating normally
The Ministry of Interior has issued a public notice urging the public to maintain responsible consumption of goods and avoid unnecessary stockpiling. Read more
5:51pm Doha Time
Deputy Prime Minister receives phone call from Syrian Defense Minister
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, received a phone call on Friday evening from the Syrian Minister of Defense, HE Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra. Read more
5:41pm Doha Time
Qatar's MOI affirms 'security threat has been eliminated'
Authorities affirm that the "security threat has been eliminated", according to another alert sent to the public.
This follows a National Emergency Alert sent out to all phones around 5pm on Friday, March 6, 2026, calling on all individuals to remain indoors and refrain from going out as the security threat level has been 'elevated'. It further called on the public to comply with instructions issued by the authorities, particularly the Ministry of Interior. Read more
4:58pm Doha Time
Drone attack halts oil production at Sarsang Field in northern Iraq
The Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq announced on Friday the suspension of oil production at the Sarsang oil field in Duhok Governorate after a drone attack triggered a fire at the facility overnight. Read more
4:45pm Doha Time
UAE air defences intercept 9 ballistic missiles, 112 drones
The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that the country’s air defence systems detected 9 ballistic missiles today, March 6, 2026 all of which were intercepted and destroyed. Read more
4:41pm Doha Time
Kuwait military responds to wave of missiles, drones
Kuwait's Armed Forces said on Friday that they are responding to a wave of missile attacks and hostile drones that have breached the country's airspace. Read more
4:35pm Doha Time
Indian Embassy opens registration for transit travellers stranded in Qatar, urges nationals to follow MoI guidelines
The Embassy of India in Qatar has opened a registration link to facilitate temporary transit visas for Saudi Arabia for Indian nationals stranded in Qatar on transit while also urging the community to strictly follow the guidelines issued by Qatari authorities amid the current security situation. Read more
2:32pm Doha Time
Qatar Tourism activates support hotline (106) to assist visitors
Qatar Tourism has confirmed that its support hotline (106) remains fully operational to assist visitors in the State of Qatar during the current regional circumstances. Read more
1:55pm Doha Time
WHO says Dubai global emergency logistics hub 'resuming operations'
The World Health Organization said its global health emergencies logistics hub in Dubai was resuming operations on Friday after a pause caused by the war in the Middle East. Read more
1:50pm Doha Time
Air Defenses intercepted 78 missiles, 143 drones since Iranian attacks began: Bahrain
General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) said its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 78 missiles and 143 drones since the start of what it described as Iranian attacks targeting the kingdom. Read more
1:16pm Doha Time
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on buildings in Bahrain housing Qatari Amiri Naval Forces personnel
The State of Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, the Iranian attack that targeted buildings in various areas of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain housing personnel from the Qatar Amiri Naval Forces, participating within the Unified Maritime Operations Center affiliated with the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing it as a blatant act of aggression and a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain and a direct threat to its security and stability as well as the security of the region. Read the full report.
1:12pm Doha Time
Qatar's Ministry of Interior stresses maintaining public safety amid tension situation
Ministry of Interior (MOI) urged the public to remain calm, and act responsibly when they hear the sound of explosions. It advised people to proceed immediately to a safe location, avoid gathering and staying in open areas due to the potential risks from falling shrapnel.
The Ministry had in another post warned against approaching any unknown objects or debris and urged immediate reporting via 999. It added that following instructions enhances public safety and supports the rapid response of the relevant authorities.
1:04pm Doha Time
War could ‘bring down the economies of the world’: Qatar’s Energy minister
Qatar’s energy minister Saad al-Kaabi says that even if the war ended immediately, it would take Qatar “weeks to months” to return to a normal cycle of deliveries.
In an interview with the Financial Times, he said the war could “bring down the economies of the world”, predicting that all Gulf energy exporters would shut down production within weeks and drive oil to $150 a barrel.
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.
