LIA announces 2025 Direct Financial Assets results at US$ 41.7 billion - generating returns of US$ 2 billion / 4.79%
The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) announce last Tuesday (26 February) the 2025 financial performance results for its direct investment portfolio. It reported that the market value of directly managed financial assets reached US$ 41.7 billion. It said these assets are available for investment bu»»»
UAE stands firm: Iranian missiles attack foiled, calm prevails
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates displayed composure, precision, and national unity as it intercepted a massive missile and drone assault launched from Iran, demonstrating readiness and resilience in the face of one of the most severe regional escalations in recent history. The UAE Ministry of Defen»»»
Attacks in northern Iraq, anger after Khamenei's death
Iranian strikes and drone attacks targeted northern Iraq, where U.S. troops are deployed, as furious protests raged in Baghdad on Sunday over the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Baghdad, a key ally of Iran, has announced a three-day mourning period for Khamenei, and Iraq's »»»
Hezbollah calls for Dahiyeh rally as defiant Qassem slams Khamenei's killing
Hezbollah vowed Sunday to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group's key backer Iran. "We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression," Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his group would not leave "the field of honor and resist»»»
“You are safe,” Minister says UAE will defend every citizen, resident
Dubai: The UAE has intercepted more than 137 ballistic missiles and over 200 drones, with damage largely limited to debris, Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy told CNN anchor Becky Anderson on Sunday. The Minister stressed that many of the loud sounds heard»»»
Where to see the Ramadan iftar cannons in Dubai
Dubai: Dubai Police’s mobile iftar cannon, Al Rahal, will head to Atlantis Hotel on Monday as part of its Ramadan tour across the emirate, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to experience one of the UAE’s most cherished traditions. The cannon will be stationed at Atlantis Hotel for two da»»»
Lebanon's Hezbollah Vows to 'Confront Aggression' of US, Israel
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed Sunday to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group's key backer Iran. "We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression," Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his movement would not leave "the field»»»
Israeli occupation to carry out intensive strikes on Tehran
RAMALLAH, March 1 (KUNA) -- Israeli occupation said Sunday that it will operate a continuous airlift to carry out intensive strikes on targets in Tehran.The occupation army said the air force carried out a new wave of strikes overnight on 30 military targets in western and central Iran.In a stateme»»»
After Khamenei, who leads Iran and what’s next? The country enters a critical transition
Dubai: The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — without a formally designated successor — plunges the Islamic Republic into its most critical leadership transition since the 1979 revolution, raising urgent questions about internal stability and the risk of broader regional escala»»»
Ordering food in UAE today? Here is why deliveries may be slow
Dubai: Food delivery platforms across the UAE have begun warning customers of delays after heightened regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Users placing orders on major platforms on Saturday encountered in-app alerts warning that delivery times could be l»»»
UK troops and civilians put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says
The defence secretary has said protecting UK bases and civilians in the Middle East from "indiscriminate attacks" by Iran was his priority. John Healey told the BBC that "no-one will mourn" the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of US and Israeli air str»»»
US-Israel war on Iran: Latest update on UAE airlines flight suspensions
Dubai: UAE airlines have issued fresh updates this afternoon confirming extended flight suspensions due to multiple regional airspace closures. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official source»»»
Bahraini Air Defence Systems effectively intercept fresh wave of ballistic missiles and drones
Manama, Bahrain: The Bahrain National Communication Centre (NCC) confirmed that the air defence systems of the Bahrain Defence Force have successfully intercepted and destroyed Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement, the Centre stated that the Bahrain»»»
Bahrain intercepts new wave of Iranian ballistic missile attacks
MANAMA, March 1 (KUNA) -- The National Communication Center of Bahrain announced Sunday that the kingdom's air defense missile systems effectively intercepted a new wave of hostile Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting Bahraini territory, successfully destroying them with high efficiency.»»»
Major shipping firms halt Gulf operations as tensions escalate
Paris, March 1 (SANA) Two major global shipping companies have suspended operations in the Gulf as military exchanges between the United States, Israel and Iran intensify, raising concerns over disruptions to global trade and energy supplies. French shipping group CMA CGM told vessels in the Gulf t»»»
Debris strikes facade of Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi following interception
ABU DHABI, March 1 (KUNA) -- The UAE authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to an incident involving falling debris from a drone after it was intercepted by UAE air defenses, resulting in fragments striking the facade of a building at Etihad Towers.The incident caused minor injuries to a woman and her »»»
Qatar Armed Forces' fighter jets, air defence systems intercept Iranian aerial attacks
DOHA: The Ministry of Defense announced that fighter jets of the Qatar Armed Forces, alongside air defense systems, successfully countered aerial attacks involving drones and missiles launched by Iran toward the state's airspace. In a statement, the ministry explained that monitoring and early warn»»»
Qatar Defense Forces Respond to Iranian Air Attacks Successfully
DOHA, March 1 (KUNA) -- Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that fighter aircraft and air defense systems belonging to the Qatari Armed Forces successfully engaged and intercepted aerial attacks, including drones and missiles, launched by Iran toward Qatar's airspace Sunday.The ministry explained »»»
Syria extends closure of airspace amid regional escalation
Damascus, March 1 (SANA) Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport said it had extended the closure of the country’s airspace to all aircraft, along with the suspension of takeoffs and landings at all Syrian airports, for 24 hours starting at 00:00 on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Dama»»»
Qatari fighter jets intercept drones, missiles from Iran: Ministry of Defense
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatari Armed Forces fighter jets, along with its air defense systems, successfully intercepted aerial attacks involving drones and missiles launched by Iran towards the country's airspace. The Ministry explained in a statement that early warning a»»»
Drone debris falls in Dubai yards after air defense interception, two injured
DUBAI, March 1 (KUNA) -- UAE authorities announced on Sunday that debris from drones fell in the yards of two houses in Dubai after they were intercepted by air defense systems, resulting in two injuries, who received the necessary medical treatment.The Dubai Government Media Office stated that the»»»
Minister of Defense Checks on Injured After Debris Falls at Ali Al-Salem Air Base
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) - Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah visited Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital of the Armed Forces on Sunday, personally checking on the health and recovery of individuals who had been injured due to falling debris during Air Defense operations.In a pres»»»
Woman and child injured by fallen debris from Iranian drone attack in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Relevant officials in Abu Dhabi are addressing an incident concerning debris that fell from a drone after it was intercepted by air defense systems, landing on the façade of one of the buildings at Etihad Towers. This incident caused minor injuries to a woman and her child, along wi»»»
Bahrain intercepts fresh wave of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones
The National Communication Centre (NCC) confirmed that the Bahrain Defence Force’s air defence systems responded with high efficiency and full operational readiness to a fresh wave of hostile Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, successfully intercepting and destr»»»
Russia flexes muscles near NATO’s northern flank ahead of Cold Response exercise
Norwegian F-35 fighter jets were scrambled twice this week to intercept Russian military aircraft flying near Norway’s northern border. The Armed Forces said it scrambled two F-35s for NATO to identify two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers that flew west over the Barents Sea on February 27. The Rus»»»
One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region
One person has been killed and 11 injured at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as Iran launched attacks across the Middle East in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. Authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed a drone targeting Zayed International Airport (AUH) was inter»»»
Trump Threatens Massive Strikes as Iran Mourns Slain Leader
Iran began 40 days of mourning on Sunday for its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and declared a new wave of strikes on US bases in the Gulf, despite US President Donald Trump threatening an unprecedented escalation in force. Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online »»»
Drone shot down over Abu Dhabi, debris strikes high-rise
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi are dealing with an incident after debris from a drone, brought down by air defence systems, struck the facade of a building at Etihad Towers. A woman and her child suffered minor injuries, while only limited damage to the property was reported. Also Read: US, Is»»»
US-Israel war on Iran: Air Arabia suspends UAE flights amid airspace closures
Sharjah: Air Arabia has temporarily suspended flights to and from the UAE due to multiple airspace closures, it announced Sunday, March 1. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS regarding alternative »»»
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani: US and the Zionist regime broke the hearts of the Iranian nation, we’ll break their hearts - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani: US and the Zionist regime broke the hearts of the Iranian nation, we’ll»»»
VIDEO: Qatar and Bahrain hit in Iranian missile strikes as conflict rages on
Qatar and Bahrain both faced continued Iranian missile attacks during the early hours of March 1, with both countries sustaining direct hits despite interception efforts. The escalation follows Iran's initial strikes on Fe»»»
VIDEO: Qatar and Bahrain hit in Iranian missile strikes as conflict rages on
Qatar and Bahrain both faced continued Iranian missile attacks during the early hours of March 1, with both countries sustaining direct hits despite interception efforts. The escalation follows Iran's initial strikes on Fe»»»
What to Know About Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
In one of his final public displays of power, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four-decade rule to crush nationwide protests in which people dared to shout “Death to Khamenei.” Now a US or Israeli military strike has sent Iran spinning into the unkn»»»
IRGC: The Iranian armed forces will carry out different, harsh phase of revenge with successive and painful strikes - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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IRGC: Iranian armed forces will ensure that air raid sirens continue to echo across occupied territories and US military bases without pause - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Drone debris lands in Dubai courtyards — two hurt, authorities responds
Dubai: Dubai’s competent authorities have announced that debris from intercepted drones fell in the courtyards of two homes in the emirate, resulting in two injuries. According to a statement by the Government of Dubai Media Office, the injured individuals have received the necessary medical care. »»»
Air Arabia suspends UAE flights as US, Israel war on Iran continues
Sharjah: Air Arabia said on Sunday that all flights to and from the UAE have been temporarily suspended due to multiple regional airspace closures. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS about alterna»»»
Airspace Closed, Flights Cancelled as US-Iran Conflict Flares
Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled in the biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic as airlines suspend services to the Middle East following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced a»»»
Awqaf Ministry, QMC to air new episode of Dhukhr programme
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with Quran Radio of the Qatar Media Corporation (QMC), will air a new episode of the programme “Dhukhr,” aimed at promoting the culture of waqf (endowment) in Islam and supporting sustain»»»
Small choices, big impact: How daily habits affect climate
Doha, Qatar: Every day, often without realising it, we leave a mark on the planet through our carbon footprint. From driving to work and cooling our homes, to buying groceries or deciding what to eat for dinner, our daily choices generate emissions that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse g»»»
Afghanistan Fires at Pakistani Jets Over Kabul as Conflict Intensifies
Afghanistan said it was firing at Pakistani jets in Kabul after blasts and gunfire rocked the capital on Sunday, compounding instability in a region rattled by US–Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on US targets in Gulf states. The Taliban-ruled state has suffered Pakistani strikes aga»»»
US-Israel war on Iran: Qatar Airways suspends flights as Qatari airspace remains closed
Doha: Flight operations at Qatar Airways remain temporarily suspended following the closure of Qatari airspace. In an operational update, the airline confirmed that services will resume only once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of the country’s airspace. “Qatar Airwa»»»
UAE’s Etihad, Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia flight status update: All you need to know
Dubai: Major UAE airlines have suspended operations as regional airspace closures continue to disrupt aviation across the country. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official sources and airline»»»
US Deploys Suicide Drones and Tomahawk Missiles in Iran Strikes
The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets on Saturday, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modeled after Iranian designs. US Central Command released photographs showing Tomahawk missi»»»
Iran President, 2 Officials to Lead Transition after Khamenei's Death
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported on Sunday. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another official from the country's legal council will be»»»
LIVE UPDATES: More explosions heard in Dubai, Doha and Manama
Dubai: Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after Iran targeted territories in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes. AFP reporters heard blasts in Dubai, in the UAE, in Doha, Qatar, and in Manama, Bahrain. Al Jazeera reported air sirens blared»»»
Air India cancels multiple international flights amid Middle East tensions
Air India has announced the cancellation of several international flights scheduled for 1 March, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. The airline stressed that the safety and security of passengers and crew remain the highest priority. Affected services include flights between Delhi an»»»
Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
This is a defining moment for the Islamic Republic of Iran. There has been a swirl of reports about the fate of the supreme leader ever since Saturday morning, when it was clear that his residence had been targeted in the first wave of strikes. Satellite images showed significant damage to his comp»»»
White House releases photos of Trump, Vance during Iran ops
The White House on Saturday released a photo of US President Donald Trump and a handful of his top advisors monitoring the progress of joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran. Trump has announced that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks, but there is no confirmation from Tehran. Also Read»»»
Khamenei dead, 40-day mourning declared: Iran state TV
Dubai: Iran's state TV has confirmed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that Iran's Supreme Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead. Khamenei, 86, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign »»»