Apartment building targeted in Manama
MANAMA, March 1 (KUNA) -- An apartment building was targeted in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain, on Saturday night.The competent authorities rushed to the site to assess the potential damage, the Bahraini Ministry of Interior said in a brief post on its X account. (end) kna.gb»»»
Russia provides critical disaster relief to Madagascar (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Russia has delivered critical humanitarian aid to Madagascar, including around 60 tons of food, to support relief efforts after two consecutive cyclones, the Russian Embassy in the island nation has reported. Last month, Madagascar was struck by two powerful tropical systems, Gezani and Fytia, in q»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince, PM briefed on how army dealt with Iranian threats
KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited Ministry of Defense's Joint Operations Center and Air Force Operations Center on Saturday.They were received by Minister o»»»
Kuwait Civil Aviation to begin damage assessment ahead of full operation - acting DG
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Public Authority for Civil Aviation will start at 5:00 a.m. Sunday assessment of damages caused by an Iranian attack ahead of carrying out repairs in order to restore operations as soon as possible.The situation in Kuwait International Airport is stable, Acting Directo»»»
List: OPEC+ countries boosting oil production after attacks on Iran and throughout region
NEW YORK: Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ announced Sunday they will boost production of crude as US and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gulf, disrupting oil shipment»»»
Mehr News Agency: 20 people were martyred in a US and Israeli attack late Sunday on the Niloufar Square area in the Iranian capital, Tehran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran Fires New Wave of Missiles at US and Israeli Targets - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kuwait PM visits people injured by attack on airport
KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited Farwaniya Hospital on Saturday to inquire himself about citizens and residents who were injured in the attack on Kuwait International Airport.His Highness the Prime Minister was briefed by the m»»»
Kuwait Crown Prince, PM briefed on police forces' deployment, dissemination of news
KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited Interior Ministry building Saturday and were received by First Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-»»»
Supreme Court to hear case on gun ban for drug users - UPI.com
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett listen as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union last Tuesday. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo March 1 (UPI) »»»
World reacts to Khamenei killing
The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an attack by the United States and Israel has triggered sharp reactions across the world as leaders warn of escalation and regional instability. Here is how several countries, global bodies and prominent groups have responded to Khamenei’s killi»»»
QC offers 3,000 Ramadan food baskets to refugees in Djibouti
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 3,000 relief food baskets to Yemeni and Somali refugees in the Republic of Djibouti on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Organised under Qatar Charity’s ‘Good Starts with You’ campaign and run with the support of generous donors,»»»
46 teams compete in WCM-Q’s school research contest
Tribune News Network Doha Forty-six teams of ambitious high school students from Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan and Bahrain took part in the latest instalment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) annual High School Research Competition. The event brought a total of 165 students »»»
Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
In the clear blue skies above Abu Dhabi, white contrails streak high above the sand-coloured villas and well-watered gardens. These are no incoming Dreamliners or Airbuses bringing in the next manifest of tourists and guest workers. They are incoming ballistic missiles, launched by the Emirates' gi»»»
Dh1m is no longer enough to retire comfortably in India: UAE savers do the math
Dubai: For thousands of Indian professionals working in the UAE, retirement planning often centres around a simple target: build a corpus of Dh1 million or more and return home financially secure. The figure feels substantial — a milestone that signals stability after decades abroad. But how far do»»»
Arsenal beat 10-man Chelsea
PA Media/DPA London Arsenal passed a major examination of their Premier League title credentials after Jurrien Timber and William Saliba both scored from corners in a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea on Sunday. A week after they thumped Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal recorded another pivotal triumph to rest»»»
MWC: Tech sovereignty push meets AI fever
Agencies The giant Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair for telecoms kicks off for its 20th annual edition in Barcelona on Monday, with firms racing to pump AI into their systems even as debate rages over the technology’s regulation. Around 109,000 business attendees will walk the halls of the co»»»
GCC ministers condemn Iranian attacks
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani took part in the 50th extraordinary meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), held via video conference on Sunday. The meeting br»»»
World leaders express support for Qatar
HH the Amir also received calls from Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who affirmed their countries’ full solidarity with Qatar and support for all measures aimed at enhancing i»»»
Al Muraikhi and Armenian deputy FM lay stress on halt to escalation, return to talks
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call from Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan on Sunday. During the call, the two sides reviewed developments in the military escalation in the region, its serious implications f»»»
More blasts rock Gulf states as Iran targets US assets
Agencies More explosions have been heard across the Gulf states, and at least three people have been killed in the United Arab Emirates as Iran carries out attacks in retaliation for strikes by the United States and Israel that killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other top offici»»»
Prioritising children’s health during garangao: Tips for a safe celebration
By Dr. Rand Salwan Abbood Garangao is a cherished traditional event in Qatar and the Gulf region, celebrated on the 15th night of Ramadan.It is a beautiful occasion where children, dressed in traditional attire, visit neighbours to collect sweets and nuts while chanting, “Give us and may Allah give»»»
Qatari ambassador participates in Djibouti President’s meet with Arab, Islamic countries’ envoys
QNA Djibouti Ambassador of Qatar to Djibouti HE Dr. Rashid bin Shafi Al Marri participated in a meeting between President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh and the ambassadors of Arab and Islamic countries accredited to Djibouti.The meeting was also attended by Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs »»»
PHCC successfully renews its health centres’ GSAS tag, leads in area of sustainability
Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) continues to demonstrate national leadership in environmental sustainability and operational excellence through measurable improvements in facility management, operational performance, embedded-systems efficiency, and energy conservat»»»
MoI imposes drone ban amid safety advisory
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced an immediate and comprehensive ban on the use, operation, or launch of drones of all types, sizes, and technologies across the State of Qatar. The restriction applies to all individuals and entities, including citizens, resident»»»
Al Muraikhi, Bulgaria and North Macedonia foreign ministers review regional security
QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi has discussed the recent military escalation in the region with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria Nadezhda Neynski and Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Timcho Mucunski. This came during phone conversat»»»
Three U.S. troops killed in Kuwait in retaliatory Iranian strike - UPI.com
Since the start of Operation Epic Fury early Saturday, the United States and Israel have targeted dozens of military storage sites, command and control facilities, and naval vessels in Iran, including the missile storage site targeted above. Screenshot courtesy U.S. Central Command/X March 1 (UPI) »»»
Prime Minister participates in 50th Extraordinary Meeting of GCC Ministerial Council
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated in the 50th extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council, held Sunday via video conference, in the presence of Their Highnesses and Excellencies the GCC Foreign Ministers»»»
Prime Minister receives call from Dutch Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Sunday a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE David van Weel. The call discussed the developments of the military escalation in the reg»»»
First Deputy PM, Min. of Interior inspects security readiness
KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah chaired on Saturday a meeting with security leaders, in the presence of Undersecretary Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wuhaib, in light of the current escalations in the region and to re»»»
Prime minister participates in 50th extraordinary meeting of Ministerial Council of Gulf Cooperation Council
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the 50th Extraordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), held via video conference. The meeting was attended»»»
Prime Minister receives call from Dutch Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call today from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE David van Weil. During the calls, they discussed the developments of the military »»»
QFMA implements remote work policy
Doha: Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) announced the implementation of a remote work system, starting Monday, for the QFMA's employees and entities licensed by and under its supervision, with the exception of employees whose work nature requires them to be present at the workplace. In a pos»»»
UAE Pres. talk to Arab leaders on military escalation in region
ABU DHABI, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- UAE President Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa discussed the military escalation in the region, which was undermining regional and international peace and security.The two leaders condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE and Bahrain»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Norwegian Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call today from Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway HE Jonas Gahr Støre. During the calls, they discussed the developments of the military escalation in the re»»»
Ministry of Interior announces ban on the use of drones until further notice
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior announced a ban on the use, operation, or launching of all types, sizes, and technologies of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) throughout the country, for any reason whatsoever, until further notice, due to the current situation in the country. In a statement, the Min»»»
Oman calls on Iran to respect states sovereignty, neighbouring relations
MASCUT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The Sultanate of Oman on Saturday asked Iran to respect the sovereignty of states, the principles of international law, and the norms of good neighbourly relations with all member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).In a statement, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Aff»»»
Kuwait FM receives call from Palestinian Vice Pres. on Iran's aggression
KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received on Saturday a telephone call from Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh. During the call, Al-Sheikh condemned Iran's attack that targeted Kuwait and the region's states, affirming the»»»
Qatar summons Iran's Amb., protest against Tehran's attack
DOHA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Qatari Foreign Ministry summoned Saturday Iranian Ambassador in Doha Ali Salehabadi to express dismay and rejection of attacks against Qatar, which it considered a blatant violation of the Gulf state's sovereignty, international law and UN Charter.Minister of State at the for»»»
Qatar Interior Ministry bans use of drones until further notice
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announced a ban on the use, operation, or launching of drones of all types and sizes across the country until further notice. In a statement, the ministry said the decision applies to citizens, residents, visitors, government and semi-government entities, companie»»»
Islamic Resistance in Iraq announces it has carried out 23 operations using dozens of drones against hostile bases in Iraq and the region since Sunday dawn - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rama Condemns Violence Following Molotov Attack on Former Dictator’s Villa; Attacs Judges
Following the throwing of Molotov cocktails at the villa of Albania’s former dictator, Prime Minister Edi Rama visited the residence of local artists on Sunday, describing them as traumatized by Saturday’s protest. Rama sharply criticized judges, calling them co-responsible for the violent acts for»»»
Kuwait's Capital markets resume trading after temporary suspension
Kuwait City: The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority announced on Sunday that trading on the Kuwait Stock Exchange will resume on Monday. In a statement, the authority said the decision to reopen the market was made in the public interest and in line with its regulatory and legislative responsibilitie»»»
QCB implements remote work policy on Monday
DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced that all financial institutions operating in the country will implement remote working arrangements on Monday. In a post on the X platform, the central bank stated that each institution will determine which employees need to be physically present at »»»
Dubai acknowledges loud noises in the city
Dubai has confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas across the emirate were the result of successful air defence interception operations. In a statement carried by the Government of Dubai Media Office, authorities said the relevant teams continue to monitor the situation and take the necessa»»»
Amir receives phone call from Mauritania's President
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Sunday a phone call from HE President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. At the outset of the call, HE the President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania emphasized Mauritania's solidarity and full s»»»
US Pres. "We've destroyed, sunk 9 Iran naval ships"
WASHINGTON, March 1 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that nine Iranian Naval ships have been destroyed and sunk."I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important. We are going after the rest," Trump said i»»»
General Tax Authority suspends taxpayers’ reception for Monday
Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) announced that reception of taxpayers at its headquarters will be suspended on Monday, March 2, 2026 only. The Authority stated that this comes in light of the current region developments and in the interest of public safety. The GTA also added that, in »»»
Kuwait FM receives call from Arab League chief
KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Sunday received a call from Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmad Aboul-Gheit, condemning the Iranian aggression on Kuwait and other countries in the region.During the phone conversation, the»»»
Abu Dhabi holds emergency meeting to review crisis preparedness
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team held an emergency online coordination meeting, chaired by Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Team, in response to ongoing regional developments and their w»»»