World / Gulf

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...

Saudi Arabia announces start of Ramadan on Wednesday 17 Feb 2026 - 07:20 pm

Riyadh: For Muslims in Saudi Arabia the first day of Ramadan will fall on Wednesday, the kingdom's royal court announced. The holy month,...

Kuwait Amir receives OCA President 15 Feb 2026 - 09:04 pm

Kuwait: Amir of the State of Kuwait H.H. Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of...

Saudi stock index closes lower 15 Feb 2026 - 06:16 pm

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock index closed lower Sunday, down 23.17 points, ending trading at 11,228.64 points, with a trading value of SR...

GCC Secretary-General highlights council’s key role in tackling migration 14 Feb 2026 - 06:03 pm

Munich: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi, affirmed that the Council's member states play an active role in supporting...

Qatar Chamber calls for expanding partnerships between Qatari, Saudi investors 14 Feb 2026 - 04:13 pm

Riyadh:Qatar Chamber has participated in the inauguration ceremony of the 35th edition of the Restatex Riyadh Real Estate Exhibition 2026, which was opened...