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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. »»»

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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»»»

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Al Awsat 7m

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»»»

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Kuna 7m

KPC announces LPG prices for March

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced on Sunday the new prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), propane and butane, for the current month of March.In a statement to KUNA, KPC said that the price of propane will be USD 545 per metric ton during March, while butane w»»»

The Peninsula 15m

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»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Asian football postpones club knockouts

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) bosses postponed on Sunday first-leg knockout matches to be played by clubs in the Middle East this week, after the United States and Israel's strikes on Iran. The decision to reschedule matches involved all three of the AFC's main club com»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Sidra Medicine highlights precision medicine breakthrough for rare genetic condition

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, Qatar’s specialist women’s and children’s hospital and a member of Qatar Foundation, has highlighted the real-world impact of precision medicine on a six year old patient with a rare genetic condition. Released to mark Rare Disease Day, the case shows how genomic resear»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre holds its annual auction

Doha: The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held its 27th annual stamp and coin auction on Friday at its new headquarters in the Ministry of Culture. The auction featured 262 diverse items, including stamps, coins, covers, albums, and first editions. O»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

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»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Awqaf, Qatar Diabetes Association strengthen partnership

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the renewal and expansion of its strategic partnership with the Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA). This initiative aims to provide vital support to children living with diabetes, further cem»»»

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Sana 22m

President al-Sharaa calls Bahrain’s King, affirms solidarity after Iran attack

Damascus, March. 1 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa spoke by phone with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to express solidarity with the kingdom following Iranian attacks. President al-Sharaa affirmed Syria’s solidarity with Bahrain and stressed its rejection of any infringement on the sover»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Winners of Minamata Convention on Mercury Competition honoured

Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of Qatar Environment Day, Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured the winners of the awareness poster design competition on the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The ceremony was organized by the Ministry at B»»»

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Al Awsat 31m

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»»»

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Gulf News 35m

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»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Etihad suspends flights until 2am Monday amid US, Israel war on Iran

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until 02:00 (UAE time) on Monday, March 2, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. The airline advised passengers scheduled to travel to check their flight status on its official website before hea»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Fire at Industrial Area contained: MOI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced the presence of Civil defense personnel at the Industrial Area following a fire resulting from the fall of shrapnel after intercepting a missile. No life was lost and no injury was recorded. Earlier in the morning, there was an early alert warning»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 41m

Martenitsa: Bulgarians Celebrate Spring with Centuries-Old Tradition

On March 1, Bulgarians celebrate a traditional festival marking the onset of spring. They exchange special red-and-white charms, called martenitsa, wishing each other health and prosperity throughout the year. Called Baba Marta, or Granny Marta, as an embodiment of spring and commonly depicted as a»»»

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Gulf News 47m

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»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Gargash: UAE made every effort to avoid confrontation, urges dialogue to contain conflict

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the escalation currently taking place in the region had been expected for months, adding that the UAE and other Gulf states had made every effort to avoid confrontation, with the region’s efforts also focused on finding ways»»»

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The Peninsula 51m

Qatar Airways flights remain temporarily suspended, further update on March 2

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced that it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. It added that a further update will be provided on March 02 by 9am Doha time (06:00 UTC). The national carrier advised passengers to monito»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

GCC, Arab League condemn Iran’s blatant targeting of Qatar, Arab countries

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has expressed its condemnation in the strongest terms of the nefarious and blatant Iranian missile attacks on the territories of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, in a flagrant violation of their sovereignty. In a statement issu»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QNB projects global trade to grow by over 4%

Doha, Qatar: The year 2025 delivered an apparent contradiction at the heart of the global economy. On the one hand, global trade volumes surprised to the upside, expanding at around 16%, well above the 4% long-term average and materially outpacing global GDP growth of 3%. On the other hand, the wor»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Winners of ‘Buthra’ Platform Awards honoured for environmental sustainability

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured the winners of the “Buthra” Platform Awards for the 2025–2026 cycle during a ceremony organised by the Ministry on the occasion of Qatar Environment Day 2026. The recognition comes in»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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»»»

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BNE 1h

China calls for end to strikes on Iran, UN says the hostilities “undermine international peace and security”

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

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BNE 1h

China calls for end to strikes on Iran, UN says the hostilities “undermine international peace and security”

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

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BNE 1h

UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed killed in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»

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BNE 1h

UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed killed in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»

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BNE 1h

China calls for end to strikes on Iran, UN says the hostilities “undermine international peace and security”

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Protesters Try to Storm Baghdad Zone Housing US Embassy

Hundreds of Iraqis attempted early Sunday to storm Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, where the US embassy is located, after the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, a security source told AFP. "Their attempts had been thwarted so far, but they keep trying," the source said. Videos shared on »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US, Israel Defend Strikes at UN as Iran Alleges 'War Crime'

The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a "war crime" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. "The international community has long affirmed a simple and necessary principle: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Tells Lebanon: Israel Won’t Escalate if No Hostile Acts Come from Lebanese Side

Lebanon's presidency said on Saturday it had been told by the US ambassador that Israel would not escalate against Lebanon as long as there are no hostile acts from the Lebanese side, following the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah, long one of Tehran's principal»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Emirates suspends Dubai flights until 3pm today as US, Israel war on Iran continues

Dubai: Emirates has announced that all operations to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, due to multiple regional airspace closures. The airline said passengers scheduled to travel within the next 72 hours can either rebook on an alternative fli»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar warns individuals to remain indoors in emergency alert

Doha: Qatari authorities renewed a national emergency alert urging the public to remain at home or in safe locations and avoid going out except in cases of necessity until the danger has passed. It said, "All individuals are required to remain at home or in a safe place and not to go out except in »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ministry of Interior announces 8 new injuries resulting from Iranian attack

Doha, Qatar: As part of the continuous monitoring of field developments, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that security authorities and Civil Defence teams, in coordination with relevant entities, immediately activated approved response plans to safeguard public safety, ensure continuity of servi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Flydubai suspends Dubai flights until 3pm today

Dubai: All flydubai flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in light of the ongoing developments in the region, the airline said. The spokesperson added in a statement issued this morning: “We are closely monitoring the situation and working in»»»

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Gulf News 2h

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Qatar reports 8 new injuries from Iranian attack

The Ministry of Interior of Qatar announced that eight additional injuries were recorded as a result of the Iranian attack, bringing the total number of people injured to 16. Limited material damage was also reported in various areas. Also Read: US, Israel war on Iran escalates: UAE intercepts miss»»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout

While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout

While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»

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BNE 2h

COMMENT: Modi’s silence on Middle East crisis exposes his lack of international clout

While nations around the world have responded with statements of support for one side or the other, wishes for a quick end to hostilities and offers to mediate a peace deal, India’s lack of response on the part of its political leader is notable for being non-existent. »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Up to 40 high-ranking Iranian officials killed in initial strikes: Chinese media

As many as 40 high-ranking Iranian officials were eliminated in the initial wave of strikes on Saturday, Chinese state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported on Sunday. Iranian state television has confirmed on Sunday the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, declaring a 40-day»»»

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BNE 3h

UPDATE: Khamenei confirmed dead in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has been confirmed killed in an attack on his office in Tehran, Iranian state television and state news agencies have now reported. Reports across Iranian state media are calling the death o»»»

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Gulf News 3h

One killed, seven injured after drone debris falls at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that the competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi dealt with an incident resulting from the interception of a drone that had targeted Zayed International Airport, leading to falling debris that caused one fatality of an Asian national and seven i»»»

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BBC 3h

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»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Iranian State Television Confirms Death of Country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in attacks by Israel and the United States, Iranian state television confirmed. Previously, Israeli media and US President Donald Trump claimed that Khamenei had been killed. At the time of his death, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the longest-serving »»»

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Sputnik 3h

IRGC Announces 'Most Brutal Offensive' in History of Iranian Armed Forces

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, the elite unit of the armed forces) announced the beginning of "the most brutal offensive operation in the history of the country's armed forces" after confirming the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed in attacks by Is»»»

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Sputnik 3h

US Military Base in Erbil in Northern Iraq Attacked - Reports

Smoke rises above the American military installation in Iraqi Kurdistan following a reported strike. TEHRAN, March 1 (Sputnik) - The US military base in Erbil, located in Iraqi Kurdistan, was attacked, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.The United States and Israel launched a series of strikes»»»

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