Riyadh: Their Highnesses, and Excellencies Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Lebanon, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom»»»

People attend the funeral of the victims of Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday, when the two countries agreed to a Eid cease-fire. Afghan authorities said that Pakistani strikes targeted a drug addiction treatment facility in Kabul, killing dozens of people. Photo by Samiullah »»»

“There’s eight of us, and we’re a fun bunch,” says a cheerful Tazeen Jafri. She's excited, and for good reason. It's Eid: A time of family, love and joy. Eid can’t ever postponed, as Jafri and many others would agree. And this time, Jafri already knows exactly what’s in store: A table overflowing w»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai have dropped sharply from their March highs, opening a window for last-minute Eid shoppers looking to buy jewellery at relatively lower rates after weeks of elevated pricing. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call from HE Emmanuel Macron, President of the friendly French Republic. During the call, they discussed developments in the region, following the attack targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City, and its implication»»»

New York: The State of Qatar sent its ninth identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and HE Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of March, Michael Waltz, regarding th»»»

Eid Al Fitr prayers in Dubai will take place at 6:40 AM, with full readiness ensured at more than 900 mosques, coordinated by the Dubai Resilience Centre. The ‘Muezzin Al Freej’ initiative will continue this year, with Eid Takbeerat raised and the call to prayer delivered across the city’s mosques,»»»

Dubai: Filipino expats in the UAE are seeing stronger returns on every dirham sent home after the Philippine peso weakened to fresh lows, pushing remittance value higher at a time when global energy costs continue to rise. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

Motorists across the UAE can expect free public parking and waived toll charges during the Eid Al Fitr holiday period, authorities confirmed. The festive period begins on Thursday, 19 March 2026, the final day of Ramadan, with Eid celebrations starting on Friday, 20 March 2026. Drivers are advised »»»

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the Lebanese Republic, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic, t»»»

Israel has said it is reopening the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Wednesday. Israeli authorities had partially opened the crossing on February 2 as part of the peace plan agreed with Hamas in October, but closed it on February 28 when Israeli and US missiles and planes b»»»

Since the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, US and Israeli strikes have decimated the regime's top ranks, from the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, to the country's security and intelligence chiefs. But even as the heads of the Ir»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade, Zaid Al-Ali, Visiting Fellow at Princeton University and Former UN Advisor in Iraq, explains that until the war in Iran broke out, Iraq had been able to "straddle between US-aligned interests and Iranian-aligned interests" but there's an "acute risk" that it»»»

Iran suffered major blows on Wednesday with the killing of its intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, in an Israeli strike and an attack on the South Pars natural gas field, one of the world's largest gas resources and a pillar of the country's energy supplies. Tehran vowed retaliation for the attac»»»

Pakistan on Wednesday announced a "temporary pause" in hostilities with Afghanistan ahead of the Eid al-Fitr feast marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The decision was made at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, said a senior Pakistani official. It came hours before Afgh»»»

The logo of state-owned petroleum company QatarEnergy in front of the headquarters, in Doha, Qatar, March 3. QatarEnergy has halted production of liquefied natural gas and related products due to military attacks on its facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City. Photo by»»»

1/9Festive Eid Al Fitr decorations light up streets and intersections across Al Ain, as the municipality enhances the city’s landscape with vibrant displays, creating a joyful atmosphere that reflects the spirit of celebration and community.WAM2/9Shoppers throng markets in Sharjah as families prepa»»»

Iraq is set to relaunch a long-idle pipeline that will allow it to resume oil shipments to global markets via Turkey to counter export blockages caused by impacts of the Iran conflict. Iraqi oil minister Hayyan Abdul »»»

Iraq is set to relaunch a long-idle pipeline that will allow it to resume oil shipments to global markets via Turkey to counter export blockages caused by impacts of the Iran conflict. Iraqi oil minister Hayyan Abdul »»»

A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures.  Asaluyeh&n»»»

A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures.  Asaluyeh&n»»»

A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures.  Asaluyeh&n»»»

A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures.  Asaluyeh&n»»»

A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures.  Asaluyeh&n»»»

A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures.  Asaluyeh&n»»»

A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures.  Asaluyeh&n»»»

A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures.  Asaluyeh&n»»»

Iraq is set to relaunch a long-idle pipeline that will allow it to resume oil shipments to global markets via Turkey to counter export blockages caused by impacts of the Iran conflict. Iraqi oil minister Hayyan Abdul »»»

A joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran's Asaluyeh gas plant takes the crisis in the Persian Gulf to a worry crescendo more than three weeks into the war on the Islamic Republic's structures.  Asaluyeh&n»»»

Iraq is set to relaunch a long-idle pipeline that will allow it to resume oil shipments to global markets via Turkey to counter export blockages caused by impacts of the Iran conflict. Iraqi oil minister Hayyan Abdul »»»

Iraq is set to relaunch a long-idle pipeline that will allow it to resume oil shipments to global markets via Turkey to counter export blockages caused by impacts of the Iran conflict. Iraqi oil minister Hayyan Abdul »»»

Air India and Air India Express will operate their regular services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kozhikode on Thursday, March 19. In addition, a total of 30 extra flights will run between the UAE and India, subject to slot availability and regulatory approvals, to meet inc»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced early this morning, Thursday, the interception and destruction of two ballistic missiles, in addition to intercepting and destroying eight drones. The announcement was made in brief statements by the ministry through its spokesperson, Major Gener»»»

Dubai: Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions are expected across the UAE today, with a chance of light rainfall over some western, coastal and inland areas, according to the latest forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures are set to range between 30°C and 34°C in coastal area»»»

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 in light of Iran’s continued unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks targeting the UAE and »»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a phone call with Hussein Al Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, strongly condemned the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attack targeting the West Bank, which resulted in »»»

BEIJING: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a letter to His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, concerning bilateral relations and ways to enhance them within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countri»»»

Dubai: UAE residents are choosing staycations and short road trips over international holidays this Eid Al-Fitr, say travel agents, as regional tensions continue to impact travel plans. Travel agents say there is very little demand for leisure air travel during the Eid break, even though flights ar»»»

BEIJING: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a letter to His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, concerning bilateral relations and ways to enhance them within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countri»»»

Dubai: More than 13,500 Grade 10 CBSE students in the UAE are navigating an unprecedented academic situation, and many have expressed interest in sitting improvement examinations to score better in their board exams. On Wednesday, India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) unveiled a speci»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attack targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, which resulted in significant damage. UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed in»»»

Iranian TV reports that rockets have been launched from Iran towards the occupied territories in response to the American-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic. Israeli Channel 14 reports that a person was killed after a warhead fell in the Sharon region north of Tel Aviv. Israeli media r»»»

The minister further elaborated that 60,000 health manpower, nurses, and health practitioners are operating with a high degree of efficiency and professionalism, a testament to the flexibility and capability of the health sector to respond to any contingency. Al Mahmoud noted that the medical and a»»»

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan discussed, at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday afternoon, the developments in the region in light of the current escalation and the continued blatant Irani»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar welcomed the announcement of a temporary truce between Afghanistan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, considering this step a positive gesture that contributes to de-escalation and promotes calm between the two sides. In a statement on W»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Eswatini Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu met with Acting Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of Qatar in Mbabane Rashid bin Mohammed Isa Al Khulaifi. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and the developments in the region. (QN»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali Abdoulaye Diop received a copy of the credentials of HE Ahmed bin Turki Al Subaie as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Qatar to Mali. (QNA)»»»

QNA Tunis Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Tunisia HE Zayed bin Saeed Al Khayarin participated in a meeting held by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti with Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countrie»»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday received a phone call from President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss regional developments and bilateral concerns. President Dissanayake expressed his country’s solidarity with Qatar on the ongoing Iranian »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs issued a statement on Wednesday outlining a combination of guidelines for worshipers during Eid Al Fitr to ensure their safety and good organisation. The statement indicated that the authority agencies urge worshipers to adhere to the »»»