The UAE confirmed casualties from Iranian attacks, naming victims as air defences intercepted missiles and drones. Authorities extended distance learning nationwide while maintaining normal aviation and tourism flows despite tensions. Officials signalled possible involvement in securing the Strait »»»

The UAE has revealed the names of civilians who lost their lives during recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the country, as authorities confirmed continued defensive operations against incoming threats. According to the Ministry of Defence, UAE air defence systems on March 17 interce»»»

After a month of restraint, routine and reflection, Eid arrives with abundance. Tables fill up quickly, rich biryanis, syrup-soaked desserts, endless cups of tea, and so do plates. It’s a celebration, after all. But somewhere between the second helping and the post-meal slump, many find themselves »»»

Share: PHOTO- Akram Abu Fakhr fills out a municipal form for displaced people from southern Lebanon in Aley, March 16, 2026. © Assiya Hamza, FRANCE 24 In the predominantly Druze city of Aley, located on Mount Lebanon, authorities scrupulously check the identity documents of the many displaced who s»»»

ABU DHABI: Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the UAE, received a telephone call from HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, they reviewed th»»»

Saudi Arabia intercepted a ballistic missile near Prince Sultan Air Base, which houses US military personnel, the defence ministry said on Wednesday as Iran continues strikes on Gulf nations. "A ballistic missile launched toward Alkharj Governorate was intercepted and destroyed, with interception d»»»

ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Mikheil Kavelashvili, President of Georgia, over the passing of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister a»»»

Lebanese media said Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and the city's southern suburbs early Wednesday, in raids that came without warning. Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zokak al-Blat neighborhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the Hez»»»

Lebanese media said Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and the city's southern suburbs early Wednesday, in raids that came without warning. Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the He»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has closed a bariatric surgery unit at a private healthcare facility in Jeddah and imposed a fine of SR100,000 for performing obesity and bariatric surgeries without the required legal permits. The violation was identified during field inspection campaigns c»»»

Unlike short-duration batteries like lithium-ion, which handle quick bursts, long-duration energy storage (LDES) includes pumped hydro, compressed air, flow batteries, thermal storage, and gravity-based systems. This solution offers a number of benefits: it raises reliability of energy and system f»»»

A woman stands on a rooftop listening to the sounds of the city below. There is only the dull hum of traffic tonight. But she knows how easily that can change. It is usually the dogs who notice the sound first and begin to bark furiously. The noise of aircraft. Then the ominous percussion of explos»»»

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 and the repercussions of Iran’s unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks targeting the UAE a»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday Nato and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran that he insists he's conducting for the good of the world, even if it doesn't ap»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday Nato and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran that he insists he's conducting for the good of the world, even if it doesn't ap»»»

Dubai: With the UAE extending distance learning beyond spring break, schools across the country are preparing to meet all eventualities to ensure continuity of learning. The UAE on Tuesday announced the continuation of distance learning across nurseries, schools and higher education institutions fo»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer to meet and find common ground, after the US president's repeated criticism of the UK prime minister. In an exclusive interview with the BBC after talks with Sir Keir, the Ukrainian president said that while he would»»»

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his sincere condolences and deep sympathy to the families of the victims of Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attacks targeting the UAE. The victims, who lost their lives as a result of these »»»

DUBAI: Highlighting its sustained efforts to strengthen social solidarity, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, in collaboration with the Dubai Charity Association, concluded the ‘Khair Dubai Be Ahlaha’ (Goodness of Dubai by its People) initiative during the Holy Month. The initiativ»»»

Tunis, March 18 (TAP) - Tunisie Telecom (TT) launched on Tuesday its new mobile payment application as part of its commitment to digital transformation and in line with the global financial strategy that integrates fintech.This initiative is part of...»»»

Dubai: A surface low-pressure system, accompanied by an extension of a weak upper-air low-pressure system, is set to bring unsettled weather conditions across the UAE, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Today will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a continued probability»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 21:45 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Taybeh project with»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that Eid Al Fitr prayerfor the year 1447 AH will be performed inside enclosed mosques across the country. The ministry said the decision was taken to ensure the safety and well-being of worshippers. According to the announcement, th»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has intensified efforts to ensure aviation safety and maintain uninterrupted air services amid current regional circumstances, the authority said. The measures came after the closure of Qatar’s airspace on February 28 and the partial resumption of air n»»»

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has ascended to martyrdom in the ongoing American-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretariat announced the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijan»»»

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to demonstrate resilience in its tourism and aviation sectors amid ongoing regional tensions, with authorities emphasising normal operations and strong support measures for affected travelers. More than 1.4 million passengers passed through UAE airports and »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 21:45 on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in Aqabat Rab Thalathin on »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:00 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Taybeh project area»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 07:15 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers south of the border town o»»»

London: Paris Saint-Germain snuffed out any chance of a Chelsea comeback with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia among the scorers in a clinical 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge yesterday which took the holders through to the Champions League quarter-finals 8-2 on aggregate. The Georgian's early opener was soon f»»»

A 55-year-old snowmobiler stranded on ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan, was rescued during blizzard conditions on Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Coast Guard officials said the man became lost while operating a snowmobile near the island, which sits in the Straits of Mackinac between Michigan'»»»

ABU DHABI: Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Board held its second meeting of the year today. The Board noted that »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe At 23:30 on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles in the Al-Khazzan hill»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Even as regional tensions and security concerns dominate headlines across the Gulf, Doha’s historic Souq Waqif continues to pulsate with life during the final nights of Ramadan. Visitors, families, and tourists are filling the market’s alleys late into the night, demonstratin»»»

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Aamer has commended the wise leadership of the State of Qatar during times of challenge, praising its steadfast guidance and remarkable resilience. In an interview with Qatar Tribune, the ambassador noted that Qatar’s steadfast commitment t»»»

The Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (FBISE), based in Islamabad, has announced an extension for the submission of admission forms with triple fee for the HSSC (Medical Technologies, Inter Tech, IUASM & Diploma) 1st Annual Examination 2026. According to the board, the new deadlin»»»

As the Holy Month of Ramadan draws to a close, anticipation for Eid Al Fitr celebrations is building across Qatar. Among the many culinary destinations preparing to welcome families and friends, New Shan-e-Lahore Restaurant stands out with its promise of an authentic desi breakfast experience that »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre(ICC) has established a dedicated Help Desk to support members of the Indian community who may be stranded in Qatar or facing travel-related emergencies amid the current regional circumstances. The initiative has been launched to provide timely as»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah and chairman of the committee for follow-up on the implementation of food security policies, has affirmed that the progress achieved by Qatar in food production system reflects the success of national policies aimed at »»»

Continued from page 1  The Minister of Commerce and Industry said Qatar achieved 30th place globally in the Global Food Security Index, reflecting the success of government policies in building a resilient food system capable of facing various challenges The Qatar also ranks 19th globally in the F»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a precautionary evacuation guidelines manual for workplaces amid the current regional situation, outlining procedures to be followed by employees in government, semi-government and private sector institutions during emergency and e»»»

QNA Paris President of the France-Qatar Friendship Group in the French National Assembly (Parliament) Laurent Mazaury affirmed his rejection of Iran’s attacks against the State of Qatar and the Gulf region, adding that any action that aims to drag the countries of the region into the conflict is a »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Fifty-six first-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in February presented posters from their biology laboratory research. Their findings focused on the antimicrobial effects of natural substances obtained from plants, particularly specific pla»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that Ambassador Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiya has been appointed as a RIBA Honorary Fellow for 2026, in recognition of his significant contribution to the advancement, advocacy and cultural promotion of architec»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Appeal Board said that it decided on Wednesday that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that the Senegal National Team was declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergie»»»

ABU DHABI: The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned, in the strongest terms, the terrorist plot that targeted the State of Kuwait. The Council expressed its solidarity with the State of Kuwait and all measures taken to protect its sovereignty, safeguard its security and stability, and en»»»

Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official, was widely believed to be running the country as it reeled from the killing of its supreme leader and a widening war. Israel said Tuesday that it killed Larijani in an overnight strike. Israel's military also said it killed Iranian Gen. Gholam Reza Sol»»»

Capitals, March 17 (SANA) – Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reignited debate over the future of currencies used in global energy trade, following reports that Iran may seek to link tanker transit through the strategic waterway to transactions in alternative currencies, particularly»»»

Attorney General Pam Bondi looks on during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 11. The House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform subpoenaed her Tuesday to give a deposition in April on the Jeffrey E»»»

ABU DHABI: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met with members of the board of the UAE International Investors Council (IIC) to discuss strategic priorities shaping the UAE’s foreign trade agenda and broader economic objectives. During the meeting, the Ministry of Foreign Tr»»»