Share: PHOTO- Displaced families are shown sleeping on the beach after they fled their homes in southern Beirut suburb . Over 300, 000 people have been displaced over 200 have been killed by Israel after Hezbollah entered the war io support Iran. Hezbollah ‘was warned against such decisions on seve»»»

Donald Trump has told the UK he does not need its aircraft carriers and accused Sir Keir Starmer of seeking to "join wars after we've already won", as the US and Israel continue to launch strikes on Iran. In a social media post, the US president said the UK is "giving serious thought" to sending tw»»»

As regional tensions escalate following Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates and other Arabian Gulf states, another front has emerged alongside the military confrontation one that is no less dangerous: the front of digital rumours and misinformation campaigns spreading across social media pl»»»

Before departing Dubai and returning to her home country, India, at Dubai International Airport, the young Indian girl Tanishka Veer wrote a heartfelt humanitarian message addressed to Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (»»»

Dubai: Ahead of International Women’s Day in the UAE on March 8, one thing is clear: this year, there are no pink cupcakes being sent to our desks (phew), no performative gestures by restaurants like women's day dinners with discounted desserts, and certainly no superficial displays of “wokeness.” »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Defense announced that the State of Qatar was attacked on Saturday, with 10 ballistic missiles and 2 cruise missiles launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a statement, the ministry said that the Armed Forces successfully intercepted 6 ballistic missiles, while 2 missi»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has held a conversation via telephone with President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump. The call dealt with discussing the latest developments in light of the continued and unjustified Iranian attacks on»»»

QNA Doha Achieving sustainable peace cannot rely on laws alone, but requires real investment in human awareness and addressing the roots of violence through awareness approaches, education on human rights, and the culture of tolerance and acceptance of others, Secretary-General of the National Huma»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has identified 202 mosques nationwide for the observance of Itikaf during the last 10 days of the Holy Month of Ramadan. In a statement, the ministry urged those who wish to observe this religious practice to make sure that they learn »»»

QNA Doha Qatar Airways (QA) announced that it plans to operate a limited number of flights to Hamad International Airport on March 8 following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor. In a press release issued on Saturday, the national ca»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha As the sun slowly descended toward the horizon and the final moments before the Maghrib call to prayer approached, the engines of hundreds of cars echoed along the wide Lusail Boulevards and the coastal areas of Katara. Chrome grills glistened under the fading light, vintage »»»

QNA Doha The Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) expressed its deep solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian attacks it was subjected to. This came in a message received by Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, from APF General Delegate HE Ameli»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice on Saturday discussed the objectives and legal procedures associated with the letters sent by Qatar to the United Nations Security Council regarding developments related to the Iranian attack on the country’s territory, affirming that the letters fall within the fra»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a conversation via telephone today with HE President of the United States of America Donald Trump. The call dealt with discussing the latest developments in light of the continued and unjustified Iranian attacks on Qatar and countries in the re»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Hits Dozens of Israeli Sites with Coordinated Missile, Drone Strikes 07-03-2026 22:46 PM The Islamic Resistance launched a series»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a large gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles at the Hounin Gate opposite the town of Markaba with »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the Tel HaShomer base (the headquarters of the General Staff, southeast of “Tel Aviv”) with a qualitative missi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi: My Saudi counterpart and I are in continuous contact, Saudi officials confirmed they are fully committed to prev»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe FM Araghchi: The US-Israeli aggression has put the entire region at risk, and Iran does not regard its neighbors as enemies 07-03-2026 22:1»»»

Damascus, March 7 (SANA) Syria’s Central Bank has reached an agreement with the Bank of Canada to begin procedures for opening an account, the bank’s governor, Abdelkader Husrieh, announced on Saturday. In a Facebook post, Husrieh described the move as a major financial development, signaling a new»»»

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “succumbing” to pressure from former US President Donald Trump, alleging that recent commitments made to the United States had compromised India’s farmers, energy independence, and data sovere»»»

Dubai: The “Most Noble Number” charity auction for distinctive vehicle plate and mobile numbers began today at the Armani Hotel Dubai in the Burj Khalifa, bringing together philanthropists and donors eager to support a humanitarian campaign aimed at saving millions of children from hunger. The auct»»»

Dozens more people have been killed in Lebanon in major Israeli air and ground operations, as the war with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah continues to escalate. Overnight, one Israeli operation in a town in the eastern Bekaa Valley - a focal point of the rising hostilities - saw at least 41 people»»»

At least six people have died and more than a dozen others injured after tornadoes struck Michigan and Oklahoma, in severe storms that swept across parts of the US. Officials said four people were killed in southern Michigan and two died in Oklahoma on Friday, with rescue workers continuing to asse»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a telephone call from his President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. At the beginning of the call, the President of the UAE inquired about the situatio»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, killing the driver, an Asian national. The Dubai Media Office shared the information on their X page, and emergency teams responded promptly to the incident. Investigations »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from his brother President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. At the beginning of the call, HH the President of the UAE inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar follow»»»

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC said its operations are continuing despite the current regional developments, confirming that established contingency protocols have been activated to safeguard personnel, assets and facilities. In a statement, the company said it is working closely with the relevant authorities to»»»

Dubai: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed the stability of food supplies in the UAE, noting that fruit and vegetable markets are witnessing a significant abundance of products alongside a noticeable decline in prices. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by download»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai responded to an incident in the Dubai Marina area after debris from a successful air interception fell onto the façade of a tower. No injuries were reported, the Dubai Media Office confirmed in a post on their X page. Emergency teams inspected the site and ensured public»»»

The US State Department has approved the emergency sale of 1,000-pound bombs to Israel, bypassing congressional review. The contract, worth an estimated $151.8 million, covers 12,000 BLU-110A/B bombs requested by West Jerusalem, the State Department said Friday. The announcement comes as the US-Isr»»»

The UK High Court has heard arguments in a defamation case, in which a BBC Middle East editor is suing a journalist over an article that accused him of inserting “systematic Israeli propaganda” into the network’s coverage. Raffi Berg, who has publicly heaped praise on Israel, is seeking damages fro»»»

Manama: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain received a telephone call Saturday from King Felipe VI of Spain. During the call, King Felipe VI expressed full solidarity with Bahrain and condemned the Iranian attack targeting its territory, affirming support for Bahrain in all measures it underta»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, confirming that interception operations are underway across the country. In a public advisory shared by the ministry, authorities said the sounds heard in di»»»

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed on Saturday that the state was doing everything possible on the political and diplomatic levels to end Israel’s war on Lebanon and ease its catastrophic impact on the people, especially the displaced. He told Asharq Al-Awsat that diplomatic efforts have »»»

Military confrontations between Israel and Iran entered their eighth day on Saturday, with both sides exchanging missile and air strikes while attacks spread across parts of the Gulf and Iraq, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Israel said it had carried out “extensive strikes” on target»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved the establishment of Al Ahly Green Agricultural Investment Fund Company, making it the first private equity investment fund in the Egyptian market dedicated to investment in the agricultural sector. The fund may also engage in venture capital ac»»»

Caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said on Facebook he will invite representatives of the legal profession and civil society to consultations on criteria for nominating candidates to key positions in the justice system. The idea is that professional and civil organizations should propose to»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has called on residents to shop responsibly and avoid excessive stockpiling, reaffirming that goods and essential products remain widely available across retail outlets in the country. In an advisory issued to the public, the ministry confirmed the»»»

One week after the start of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran, the effects are already visible on global oil markets. The escalation quickly influenced trading on international exchanges, where crude oil prices reacted to the rising uncertainty surrounding the conflict. A comparison conducted»»»

A strike targeted a military base belonging to the former paramilitary coalition Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in northern Iraq on Saturday, two PMF sources told AFP. "An airstrike, likely American, hit a PMF base south of the city of Mosul," an official said. Another source confirmed the strik»»»

Tornadoes tore through the central United States in a series of storms that continued into Saturday, leaving eight people dead and at least a dozen others injured, authorities said. Four people were reported killed in Oklahoma, where the twisters gained strength, and four others died further north »»»

Doha, Qatar: As regional tensions continue to shape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, residents across Qatar have voiced strong confidence in the country’s stability, safety and preparedness. The country has consistently emphasised maintaining security, ensuring the uninterrupted avail»»»

At least six people were killed when tornadoes touched down Friday night in Michigan and Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of the Cass County Sheriff's Office March 7 (UPI) -- Tornadoes that swept through Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday killed at least six people and injured several others, authorities said»»»

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian surprised many observers when he apologised to Iran's neighbours for recent strikes against them, during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership. Apologies between states are rare, particularly during active conflict, a»»»

Dubai: A week after the United States and Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran, the conflict has rapidly expanded across the Middle East, with strikes hitting nuclear facilities, military bases and senior leadership targets inside Iran. The fighting has already killed nearly 1,»»»

Israel's military on Saturday struck three buildings in the suburbs of the southern city of Tyre after ordering residents to flee, Lebanese state media said. AFP footage showed thick plumes of black smoke rising from buildings that Israel said Hezbollah was using. Lebanon's state-run National News »»»

An Israeli special forces operation that failed to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, captured in Lebanon in 1986, killed 41 people and wounded 40 in eastern Lebanon. Gutted buildings, torn-off roofs, munitions scattered on the ground surrounded a large crater in Nabi Sheet, the town that witness»»»

Students at The American University in Cairo (AUC) organized one of the largest student-led community service efforts on campus this year, assembling 6,000 Ramadan food packs for families in need. The initiative, coordinated by AUC’s Office of Student Life in collaboration with 42 student organizat»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population (Egypt) said it opened and upgraded several dental departments and clinics in government medical facilities in January 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services and expand access for citizens. Health ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel G»»»