UAE reveals names of civilians killed in Iranian aggression so far
The UAE has revealed the names of civilians who lost their lives during recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the country, as authorities confirmed continued defensive operations against incoming threats. According to the Ministry of Defence, UAE air defence systems on March 17 interce»»»
How to prevent overeating on Eid: UAE doctors on easing back into meals after Ramadan
After a month of restraint, routine and reflection, Eid arrives with abundance. Tables fill up quickly, rich biryanis, syrup-soaked desserts, endless cups of tea, and so do plates. It’s a celebration, after all. But somewhere between the second helping and the post-meal slump, many find themselves »»»
Fearing Israeli strikes, a Druze city screens for Hezbollah militants among Lebanon’s displaced – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Akram Abu Fakhr fills out a municipal form for displaced people from southern Lebanon in Aley, March 16, 2026. © Assiya Hamza, FRANCE 24 In the predominantly Druze city of Aley, located on Mount Lebanon, authorities scrupulously check the identity documents of the many displaced who s»»»
Saif bin Zayed receives call from Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud
ABU DHABI: Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the UAE, received a telephone call from HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, they reviewed th»»»
Saudi Arabia says intercepts ballistic missile near Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile near Prince Sultan Air Base, which houses US military personnel, the defence ministry said on Wednesday as Iran continues strikes on Gulf nations. "A ballistic missile launched toward Alkharj Governorate was intercepted and destroyed, with interception d»»»
UAE leaders condole with President of Georgia over passing of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Mikheil Kavelashvili, President of Georgia, over the passing of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister a»»»
Israel strikes apartments in Beirut's Zokak al-Blat and Basta
Lebanese media said Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and the city's southern suburbs early Wednesday, in raids that came without warning. Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zokak al-Blat neighborhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the Hez»»»
Israel strikes central, southen Beirut: Lebanese media
Lebanese media said Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and the city's southern suburbs early Wednesday, in raids that came without warning. Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the He»»»
Saudi Arabia shuts Jeddah facility over illegal obesity surgeries
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has closed a bariatric surgery unit at a private healthcare facility in Jeddah and imposed a fine of SR100,000 for performing obesity and bariatric surgeries without the required legal permits. The violation was identified during field inspection campaigns c»»»
Energy’s next breakthrough: How long-duration storage could solve the renewable puzzle
Unlike short-duration batteries like lithium-ion, which handle quick bursts, long-duration energy storage (LDES) includes pumped hydro, compressed air, flow batteries, thermal storage, and gravity-based systems. This solution offers a number of benefits: it raises reliability of energy and system f»»»
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
A woman stands on a rooftop listening to the sounds of the city below. There is only the dull hum of traffic tonight. But she knows how easily that can change. It is usually the dogs who notice the sound first and begin to bark furiously. The noise of aircraft. Then the ominous percussion of explos»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone calls with foreign ministers, officials to discuss regional developments
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held calls with a number of Foreign Ministers and Officials to discuss the latest regional developments and the repercussions of Iran’s unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks targeting the UAE a»»»
Trump fumes at Nato for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday Nato and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran that he insists he's conducting for the good of the world, even if it doesn't ap»»»
Trump fumes at Nato for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday Nato and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran that he insists he's conducting for the good of the world, even if it doesn't ap»»»
UAE extends distance learning: Can students and teachers attend classes from abroad?
Dubai: With the UAE extending distance learning beyond spring break, schools across the country are preparing to meet all eventualities to ensure continuity of learning. The UAE on Tuesday announced the continuation of distance learning across nurseries, schools and higher education institutions fo»»»
Zelensky calls for Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer to meet and find common ground, after the US president's repeated criticism of the UK prime minister. In an exclusive interview with the BBC after talks with Sir Keir, the Ukrainian president said that while he would»»»
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed strongly condemns continued Iranian terrorist attacks on the UAE , extends sincere condolences to victims’ families
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his sincere condolences and deep sympathy to the families of the victims of Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attacks targeting the UAE. The victims, who lost their lives as a result of these »»»
CDA's ‘Khair Dubai Be Ahlaha’ initiative empowers six Emirati families, distributes 13,000 Iftar meals in Ramadan
DUBAI: Highlighting its sustained efforts to strengthen social solidarity, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Charity Association, concluded the ‘Khair Dubai Be Ahlaha’ (Goodness of Dubai by its People) initiative during the Holy Month. The initiativ»»»
TT launches new mobile payment app. called “Kashy”
Tunis, March 18 (TAP) - Tunisie Telecom (TT) launched on Tuesday its new mobile payment application as part of its commitment to digital transformation and in line with the global financial strategy that integrates fintech.This initiative is part of...»»»
UAE weather: Temperature dropping, with chances of rain
Dubai: A surface low-pressure system, accompanied by an extension of a weak upper-air low-pressure system, is set to bring unsettled weather conditions across the UAE, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a continued probability»»»
At 21:45 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Taybeh project with artillery shells: statement 34 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 21:45 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Taybeh project with»»»
Eid Al Fitr prayer to be held inside mosques across Qatar at 5.53am
DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that Eid Al Fitr prayerfor the year 1447 AH will be performed inside enclosed mosques across the country. The ministry said the decision was taken to ensure the safety and well-being of worshippers. According to the announcement, th»»»
Qatar Civil Aviation Authority steps up safety measures amid regional developments
Doha: Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has intensified efforts to ensure aviation safety and maintain uninterrupted air services amid current regional circumstances, the authority said. The measures came after the closure of Qatar’s airspace on February 28 and the partial resumption of air n»»»
Iran’s Top Security Official Larijani Martyred in American-Israeli Aggression
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has ascended to martyrdom in the ongoing American-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretariat announced the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijan»»»
UAE tourism, aviation sectors show resilience amid regional tensions
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to demonstrate resilience in its tourism and aviation sectors amid ongoing regional tensions, with authorities emphasising normal operations and strong support measures for affected travelers. More than 1.4 million passengers passed through UAE airports and »»»
At 21:45 on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in Aqabat Rab Thalathin on the Lebanese-Palestinian border with a rocket barrage: statement 33 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 21:45 on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in Aqabat Rab Thalathin on »»»
At 23:00 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Taybeh project area for the second time with a rocket barrage: statement 35 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:00 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Taybeh project area»»»
At 07:15 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers south of the border town of Maroun Al-Ras with an attack drone: statement 31 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 07:15 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers south of the border town o»»»
Clinical PSG thrash Chelsea to reach Champions League quarters
London: Paris Saint-Germain snuffed out any chance of a Chelsea comeback with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia among the scorers in a clinical 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge yesterday which took the holders through to the Champions League quarter-finals 8-2 on aggregate. The Georgian's early opener was soon f»»»
Watch the rescue: Coast Guard saves snowmobiler stranded on ice - UPI.com
A 55-year-old snowmobiler stranded on ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan, was rescued during blizzard conditions on Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Coast Guard officials said the man became lost while operating a snowmobile near the island, which sits in the Straits of Mackinac between Michigan'»»»
CBUAE Board reviews strength, resilience of UAE’s financial system, banking sector; financial institution resilience package backed by CBUAE’s assets of Dh1 trillion approved
ABU DHABI: Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Board held its second meeting of the year today. The Board noted that »»»
At 23:30 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles in the Al-Khazzan hill in the border town of Al-Adaisseh with rocket barrages: statement 29 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Souq Waqif’s Ramadan night life continues to thrive
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Even as regional tensions and security concerns dominate headlines across the Gulf, Doha’s historic Souq Waqif continues to pulsate with life during the final nights of Ramadan. Visitors, families, and tourists are filling the market’s alleys late into the night, demonstratin»»»
Amir, Jordan King discuss regional developments
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani led the well-wishers to welcome HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan and his accompanying delegation at Doha International Airport on Tuesday on a working visit to the country. Chief of the Amiri Diwan HE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaif»»»
Pakistan ambassador heaps praise on Qatar’s leadership, resilience amid regional tensions
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Aamer has commended the wise leadership of the State of Qatar during times of challenge, praising its steadfast guidance and remarkable resilience. In an interview with Qatar Tribune, the ambassador noted that Qatar’s steadfast commitment t»»»
FBISE extends deadline for HSSC 1st Annual Exams 2026 forms
The Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (FBISE), based in Islamabad, has announced an extension for the submission of admission forms with triple fee for the HSSC (Medical Technologies, Inter Tech, IUASM & Diploma) 1st Annual Examination 2026. According to the board, the new deadlin»»»
New Shan-e-Lahore Restaurant gears up for Eid Al Fitr with desi breakfast delights
As the Holy Month of Ramadan draws to a close, anticipation for Eid Al Fitr celebrations is building across Qatar. Among the many culinary destinations preparing to welcome families and friends, New Shan-e-Lahore Restaurant stands out with its promise of an authentic desi breakfast experience that »»»
Awqaf Ministry issues announcement regarding Eid-Al-Fitr prayers
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf (Endowments) and Islamic Affairs released a statement announcing that the Eid Al-Fitr prayer for the year 1447 AH will be held "inside closed mosques" across the State of Qatar, The Ministry stated that this came "in order to ensure the safety of worshippers," add»»»
UAE air defences currently responding to Iran missile, drone threats
Air defences in the United Arab Emirates are actively intercepting incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran, according to the country’s Ministry of Defence. The ministry said the loud sounds heard across parts of the UAE are the result of air defence systems engaging and destroying inc»»»
ICC sets up help desk to assist Indian community members
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre(ICC) has established a dedicated Help Desk to support members of the Indian community who may be stranded in Qatar or facing travel-related emergencies amid the current regional circumstances. The initiative has been launched to provide timely as»»»
Qatar achieves 99% self-sufficiency in dairy, derivatives production: Minister of Municipality
QNA Doha Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah and chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, has affirmed that the progress achieved by Qatar in food production system reflects the success of national policies aimed at »»»
We conduct daily market inspections to ensure retail outlets adhere to approved prices: Minister
Continued from page 1 The Minister of Commerce and Industry said Qatar achieved 30th place globally in the Global Food Security Index, reflecting the success of government policies in building a resilient food system capable of facing various challenges The Qatar also ranks 19th globally in the F»»»
Ministry of Interior issues manual for workplace evacuation during emergency, exceptional situations
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a precautionary evacuation guidelines manual for workplaces amid the current regional situation, outlining procedures to be followed by employees in government, semi-government and private sector institutions during emergency and e»»»
‘Qatar’s resilience shows commitment to diplomacy in resolving regional disputes’
QNA Paris President of the France-Qatar Friendship Group in the French National Assembly (Parliament) Laurent Mazaury affirmed his rejection of Iran’s attacks against the State of Qatar and the Gulf region, adding that any action that aims to drag the countries of the region into the conflict is a »»»
WCM-Q pre-medical students present research posters at annual event
Tribune News Network Doha Fifty-six first-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in February presented posters from their biology laboratory research. Their findings focused on the antimicrobial effects of natural substances obtained from plants, particularly specific pla»»»
HIA withdraws from all external events and programmes
In light of the ongoing conflict in the region, Hamad International Airport (HIA) has confirmed that it is withdrawing from all external exhibitions, conferences, industry events, and awards programmes during this period, including the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 and the Passenger Terminal Ex»»»
Ambassador Fahad Al-Attiya named RIBA Honorary Fellow
Tribune News Network Doha The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that Ambassador Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiya has been appointed as a RIBA Honorary Fellow for 2026, in recognition of his significant contribution to the advancement, advocacy and cultural promotion of architec»»»
CAF decides Senegal forfeited AFCON 2025 final, match recorded as 3–0 in favour of Morocco
Doha, Qatar: The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Appeal Board said that it decided on Wednesday that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that the Senegal National Team was declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergie»»»
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns terrorist plot targeting Kuwait
ABU DHABI: The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned, in the strongest terms, the terrorist plot that targeted the State of Kuwait. The Council expressed its solidarity with the State of Kuwait and all measures taken to protect its sovereignty, safeguard its security and stability, and en»»»
A look at the top Iranian official and the head of internal security targeted by Israel
Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official, was widely believed to be running the country as it reeled from the killing of its supreme leader and a widening war. Israel said Tuesday that it killed Larijani in an overnight strike. Israel's military also said it killed Iranian Gen. Gholam Reza Sol»»»