Gulf News 14m

British counter-drone fighters hit multiple Iranian drones

The UK Ministry of Defence reported that overnight RAF jets continued air defence patrols to protect British interests and allies across Qatar, Cyprus, the UAE, and Bahrain. A British counter-drone unit simultaneously shot down multiple Iranian drones following strikes on coalition bases in the reg»»»

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Gulf News 39m

NAIA: From ‘worst airport’ jokes to best — Manila airport hits foodie fame, lands on global list for best layover eats

Manila: For years, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport — better known as NAIA — has been the punchline of travel memes. Long lines, aging terminals, blackouts, bureaucratic incompetence and flight delays often overshadowed everything else. Also In This Package Manila: 59 flights delayed at NAIA »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Joint statement by extraordinary meeting of GCC-UK Foreign Ministers

The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United Kingdom (UK) held an extraordinary meeting on to discuss the escalation in the Middle East and the blatant aggression by Iran and its regional proxies against the GCC countries and Jordan. The GCC side was headed by Dr. Abdu»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Muslim Council of Elders calls for global campaign to confront extremism, hate speech, promote coexistence

The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Al‑Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, affirmed its unequivocal rejection of all forms of extremism, hatred, discrimination, and incitement to violence against Muslims, warning of the growing phenomenon of Islamophobia and the serious threat it pose»»»

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BBC 2h

Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship

A Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship suspected of sailing under a false flag as part of Moscow's shadow fleet. The man, who has not been named, appeared in court in Ystad after being arrested on Friday by the Swedish Prosecution Authority on suspicion of using »»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

In heavy rain and strong , Lebanese fleeing war huddle under makeshift shelters – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo : A displaced man stands next to a tent during rainfall, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh BEIRUT/ SIDON – Hussain Murtada and his family are camping in the back»»»

BBC 2h

How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad

On the Iran-Turkey border a man sells a service that helps Iranians outside their country keep in touch with loved ones inside. His secret is two phones - one connected to the Iranian phone network and one to the Turkish. It's necessary because international calls into Iran are blocked. Customers o»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Live updates: Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warning to UAE – Ya Libnan

Share: Gulf countries reported new attacks Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, threatening for the first time a neighboring country’s non-U.S. assets. Tehran accused the United States of using “ports, docks and hideouts” in th»»»

Sana 3h

Syria forms Syrian–Lebanese Business Council

Damascus, March 15 (SANA) – Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar issued a decision Sunday establishing the Syrian–Lebanese Business Council on the Syrian side, in a move aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. The council will operate in accordance »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Amir receives phone call from Egypt's president

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. During the call, the Egyptian President reiterated Egypt's condemnation of the continued blatant attacks against the State of»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Airways operates limited flight schedule to and from Doha

DOHA: With scheduled flight operations of Qatar Airways still temporarily suspended due to the continued closure of Qatari airspace, the airline has assured passengers that it is making every effort to support their travel needs and help reunite them with family and loved ones. In a statement, the »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

In Heavy Rain, Lebanese Fleeing War Huddle Under Makeshift Shelters

Hussein Murtada and his ‌family are camping in the back of a small truck, a flimsy tarpaulin shielding them from a storm on Sunday, with no room left at shelters for displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon. "We are putting tarp over it because we're soaked," said Murtada, using stri»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran conflict: Al Sisi reaffirms Egypt’s support for the UAE

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received a phone call from Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of Egypt, during which they discussed developments in the region following the escalating military actions and the risks of a widening conflict and its impli»»»

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RT 3h

Trump calls Zelensky the ‘last person we need help from’

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Vladimir Zelensky’s offer to assist with countering Iranian drones in the Middle East, saying he is the “last person” Washington needs help from. Since the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran late last month, the Ukrainian leader has repeatedly signaled his »»»

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RT 3h

No peace until US moves out of Persian Gulf – senior Iranian official

For the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US to conclude, the latter must withdraw its military forces from the Persian Gulf, according to a member of the advisory board of Iran’s supreme leader. Mohsen Rezaee, a retired major general and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Amir receives telephone call from Egyptian President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call on Sunday from HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, the Egyptian President reiterated his country's condemnation of the continued blatant attacks against the Sta»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE highlights 'Right to Digital Knowledge' in Emirati Children’s Day Guide 2026

The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has launched the Emirati Children’s Day Guide 2026, outlining this year’s theme, “The Right to Digital Knowledge,” as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to empower children and strengthen their protection in an increasingly digital world. Observed ann»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Amir receives message from Egyptian President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a message from HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt concerning developments in the region, particularly the recent events following the brutal Iranian aggression against the State of Qatar and other countr»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE's central bank issues silver coin on Emirati Children’s Day

As we celebrate of Emirati Children’s Day, which falls of March 15 each year, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has found a unique way to celebrate – through the issuance of a special coin. One side of said silver coin features the nominal value of “15 dirhams” as a symbolic refe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Zakat Affairs Department embarks on funnelling Zakat Al Fitr to beneficiaries

DOHA: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has embarked on implementing its annual plan to funnel Zakat Al Fitr contributions to eligible recipients in a timely manner, according to the guidelines put out in Islamic Sharia, and ultimately to materia»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE continues to facilitate return of Golden Visa holders and residents stranded abroad

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is continuing its efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all those who live in the country, with authorities working to facilitate the return of around 500 Golden Visa holders and residents who have been stranded abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination wit»»»

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Libya Herald 8h

Ministry of Oil and Gas to launch the Libya Energy Innovation and Research Award

Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas announced yesterday that, in a move that promotes a culture of innovation and supports scientific research in the energy sector, it is launching the Libya Energy Innovation and Research Award. The award aims to support and encourage researchers, academics, and profes»»»

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TAP 8h

Tunisian Embassy in Bern to hold consular day in Zurich

Tunis, March 15 (TAP) – The Tunisian Embassy in Bern said it will organise a consular day in Zurich on Saturday, April 25, as part of its efforts to bring consular services closer to members of the Tunisian community residing in Switzerland and...»»»

BBC 8h

An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn

Ekaterina Barrett was a familiar sight in Mayfair and Monaco - some of Europe's most exclusive addresses. The apparent multi-millionaire loved high fashion, and wore flamboyant designer clothes while walking her Italian greyhounds. She was known for gambling in casinos and spending big money in hig»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Egypt voices solidarity with Kuwait, Bahrain amid rising regional tensions

Cairo: Egypt's Foreign Minister has held separate phone calls with his counterparts in Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss rapidly evolving security developments and the implications of military escalation in the region. In a statement released on Sunday, Egypt's Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Ba»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Dubai RTA secures global certifications for resilience

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has received several international certifications recognising its efforts to strengthen resilience, improve information management and adopt advanced technologies in transport and infrastructure services. The new certifications highlight the authority’s f»»»

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Sana 8h

Europe races to secure energy as Middle East tensions shake global supplies

Capitals, March 15 (SANA) Global energy markets have seen a sharp surge in oil and gas prices as tensions rise amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, once again highlighting the fragility of supply chains and strategic chokepoints. Europe, already working to redu»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Awqaf Abu Dhabi, MAIR to deliver Dh200m development projects

Dubai: The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi has signed a memorandum of understanding with MAIR Group PJSC to develop projects valued at Dh200 million on endowment land in Abu Dhabi. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The planned developments are in»»»

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BBC 9h

Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused European allies of seeking to "blackmail" Kyiv into reopening a pipeline transporting Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. He said restoring the flow of Russian crude oil through Ukraine into the European Union (EU) would be like lifting economic s»»»

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Al Manar 9h

IRGC Vows to Pursue, Kill ‘Child-Killer’ Netanyahu If He Is Still Alive

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has pledged to continue efforts aimed at chasing and killing Benjamin Netanyahu as speculations rise about the fate of the criminal Israeli prime minister. The IRGC’s Public Relations Department made the announcement on Sunday, the 16th day of the illegal »»»

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Sputnik 9h

Talks on Ukraine on Hold as US Has Other Priorities - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There has been a pause in the negotiations on Ukraine, as the United States now focuses on other priorities, which is understandable, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "A pause has indeed appeared in the talks. The Americans have other priorities, and that’s understandable," »»»

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Sana 9h

War costs reach $1 billion a day as Israel faces missile interceptor shortage

Washington, March 15 (SANA) The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is driving military spending to unprecedented levels, with daily war costs estimated at more than $1 billion, while Israel faces a growing shortage of interceptor missiles, analysts say. The rising expense»»»

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Sputnik 9h

Further US Attacks on Iran’s Kharg Oil Hub Would Be ‘Economic Suicide’ - Expert

Iran has “eliminated” the US' ability to cripple its economy with one strike on Kharg Island, explains Andrey Chuprygin, senior lecturer at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs. The Islamic Republic "has long adopted a policy of decentralizing its critical infrastructure and placi»»»

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Naharnet 9h

Qmati: French initiative born dead, normalization a major sin

Mahmoud Qmati, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Political Council, has rejected the reported French proposal to end the war between his group and Israel, saying it was "born dead." In an interview with Al-Jazeera, he emphasized that Hezbollah will not accept any formula that includes disarming the gr»»»

BBC 9h

We will intervene on energy bills 'if necessary', says Miliband

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said "if it's necessary to intervene, we will" if people's energy costs surge due to the US-Israel war in Iran. Speaking the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Miliband left the door open to interventions on fuel duty and energy bills if the impact of the»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Michael Lahyani and Property Finder Group contribute Dh5 million to Edge of Life

Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder Group, announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prim»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Fazaa site slows as UAE residents rush to claim free family membership

Dubai: Thousands of UAE residents rushed to register for a free Fazaa discount membership after a new initiative was launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Family, causing heavy traffic on the registration website and significantly increasing waiting times for applicants. Many residents rep»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Qatar welcomes broad access granted by Syria govt to International Commission of Inquiry

Geneva: The State of Qatar welcomed the broad access granted by the Syrian government to the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic and its continued cooperation with the Commission. Qatar noted that such engagement strengthens the complementarity between nation»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

SJC participates in session on women’s representation in judiciary

Doha: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) participated in a session in New York City via videoconference, organised by the International Association of Women Judges in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme and UN Women to discuss ways to enhance women’s representation in the jud»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

MoPH issues guide for children with autism spectrum disorder

Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has issued a safety guide for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the current situation, which includes key guidelines to support them and outlines the preventive preparations that should be taken in advance. The guide also included instructions o»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

‘Qatar ensuring public safety, continuity of daily life’

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani affirmed that the security situation in Qatar is stable and that relevant authorities are closely monitoring regional d»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

IslamWeb launches Ramadan Oasis platform

Doha, Qatar: The website IslamWeb, affiliated with the Religious Call and Guidance Department at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has unveiled a renewed edition of its annual seasonal platform, “Ramadan Oasis,” offering a comprehensive collection of fatwas, articles, consultations, and multim»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Commerce Ministry closes company for 30 days for violations

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on Friday issued Administrative Decision No. (01-2026) ordering the administrative closure of Al-Sawaed Al-Qatariya Contracting, Transport and Trading Company for a period of 30 days for violating the provisions of Law No. (5) of 2017 regula»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Awqaf Ministry publishes ‘Musnad of Imam Al-Humaydi’ in three volumes

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Islamic Affairs, has published the book “Musnad of Imam Al-Humaydi” in a verified scholarly edition. The publication comes as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to revive Islamic heritage and enrich the Isl»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

How QF’s Awsaj Academy students continue learning from home

Doha, Qatar: As learning shifted to remote education in light of the current circumstances in the region, Qatar Foundation (QF) schools have continued to ensure the continuity of the educational process, focusing on providing a flexible learning environment that supports the needs of all students, »»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Abu Samra vital pillar to ensure smooth entry of food supplies into Qatar: Municipality Minister

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality and Chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, praised the high level of readiness at the Abu Samra border crossing, stressing that it represents one of the vital pilla»»»

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Gulf News 11h

US deploys Marines as Iran war shifts to Strait of Hormuz

Dubai: The United States is deploying about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as the war with Iran enters a new phase centred on the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on shipping have disrupted one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The Marines are expected to come from the 31st Marine Expeditio»»»

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Gulf News 11h

UAE reinforces its commitment to child protection and digital empowerment

The United Arab Emirates continues to advance steadily toward strengthening a comprehensive system for protecting children and safeguarding their rights through a progressive framework of legislation, policies, and national initiatives that place children’s wellbeing at the forefront of development»»»

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Gulf News 11h

UAE President calls on families to reassure children they are safe and protected

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the happiness, and wellbeing of all children in the UAE is a top priority. In a statement on Emirati Children’s Day, observed in the UAE on March 15 every year, Sheikh Mohamed said: “On Emirati Children’s Day, an»»»

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Al Awsat 11h

Israeli Ground Incursions in South Lebanon Shift Hezbollah’s Combat Priorities

Hezbollah has scaled back attacks deep inside Israel as it focuses on confronting expanding Israeli ground incursions into southern Lebanon, while Israel has widened its list of targets across Lebanese territory. By Saturday afternoon, Hezbollah had issued 22 statements claiming attacks against Isr»»»

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