RIYADH Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said it summoned the Iranian ambassador on Sunday, a day after the kingdom accused Tehran of targeting its territory with strikes. “Foreign Ministry summons the Iranian ambassador to the Kingdom in response to Iran’s brazen attacks that targeted the Kingdom an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, held a phone call on Sunday with Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rash»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call on Sunday from Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia HE Vahan Kostanyan. During the call, the two sides reviewed developments in the military escalation in the region, its serious implica»»»

World leaders reacted with alarm, defiance and calls for restraint after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Governments warned that the conflict could spiral beyond control even as Iran vowed retaliation and protests erupted a»»»

Dubai: Gold is expected to start the new trading week with a sharp move higher when Asian markets open, with investors leaning into defensive positions after a weekend of heightened geopolitical risk that has pushed traders to reassess where protection sits in portfolios. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of Libya's Government of National Unity HE Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. At the beginning of the call, the Libyan Prime Minister expressed reassurance regarding the situation in the State of Qatar following»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from President of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Kassym-Jomart Tokayev . The Kazakh president expressed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar following the treacherous Iranian aggressio»»»

A ship has been struck by an "unknown projectile" off the Iranian coast, the UK Maritime Trade Organisation has said, amid fears strikes in the Middle East could drive up global oil prices. The British agency that oversees trade routes said a vessel sailing north of Oman and east of the Strait of H»»»

Dubai: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai has directed private schools in the emirate to postpone end-of-term and internal examinations scheduled in the coming days, in line with the implementation of distance learning for three days. Schools hosting board exams, external»»»

Dubai: Confirmation that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was meeting his top advisers triggered the Israeli-US air and naval operation that ultimately killed him, according to Reuters, citing sources familiar with the planning. A US official told the agency the operation hinged on stri»»»

Dubai: Passengers travelling between India and the UAE face continued disruption as major Indian carriers extend flight suspensions and flexibility measures amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that since the start of the Iranian retaliatory attacks on February 28, 2026, three expatriate workers have died and 58 people have been injured. The Ministry stated that on the second day of the Iranian attack, the UAE Air Force and Air Defense Forces»»»

Thousands of people are stranded across the Middle East as Iran launched attacks across the region in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel. In Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, two luxury hotels and its main airport - the world's busiest by passenger traffic - »»»

“The primary problem the US and its proxies in the region have is America’s own global overreach,” prolific geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic told Sputnik, commenting on reporting by Bloomberg that US missile interceptor stocks could run low “within days” if sustained Iranian retaliatory strikes »»»

Dubai: Global oil markets are expected to open with sharp gains when trading resumes, with analysts warning that traders are shifting rapidly into a supply-risk mindset following escalating tensions in the Middle East that threaten one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Sign up for our »»»

The Sharjah Government Media Bureau said that videos and images circulating on social media claiming to show recent incidents in the emirate are old and misleading and do not reflect the current situation. The bureau clarified that some of the footage dates back to previous fires, while other clips»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call today from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy H E Antonio Tajani. During the call, they reviewed the de»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call today from Prime Minister of Sudan H E Dr. Kamil Al-Tayeb Idris. During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its»»»

MUSCAT Iran expanded its retaliation campaign across the Gulf on Sunday, striking Oman for the first time since the conflict began and targeting an oil tanker off its coast, in a dramatic escalation that threatens to widen the regional war. The attack on Duqm commercial port marks the first direct »»»

Dubai: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar is safe in Dubai after his travel plans were briefly disrupted due to flight cancellations linked to airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East. On March 1, Ajith’s manager Suresh confirmed that the actor had returned from the airport after being unable to fly »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said the country’s air force and air defence systems have so far dealt with 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 Iranian drones since the start of the Iranian attack on February 28, 2026. The ministry said that on the second morning of the att»»»

Dubai: The unprecedented situation unfolding across the region since Saturday, marked by Iranian missile attacks and subsequent airspace closures across the Gulf has resulted in widespread flight cancellations, leaving thousands of visitors and tourists stranded in the UAE. Amid the uncertainty, on»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received two phone calls today from HE Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and HE Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Developm»»»

Damascus, March 1 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani held a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf SalamNawaf Salam to discuss the latest regional developments and their repercussions. According to a statement by the foreign ministry, al-Shaibani emphasized the importanc»»»

Authorities across the UAE have announced a series of precautionary measures to safeguard residents, workers, and tourists amid ongoing regional developments. These include temporary closures of major attractions, remote working recommendations for private sector companies, and operational adjustme»»»

Dubai: As tensions continue to heighten in the Middle East following strikes by US and Israel on Iran, different foreign missions in the UAE have issued the emergency hotlines for both tourists and residents who may need assistance. Officials have urged the public to remain calm, stay vigilant and »»»

Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced that it will remain closed today as a precautionary safety measure, in line with official guidance from relevant authorities. The destination said the decision has been taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and staff. Visitors are advised to check »»»

In line with UAE’s precautionary guidelines on Mar 1, the theme park Dubai Parks and Resorts will remain closed today, it announced. The park also called for visitors to keep an eye on its Instagram channel for the latest on the reopening as well as how to reschedule existing bookings. One of the m»»»

Iran is in an “existential confrontation” with the US and Israel, and restricting access to the Hormuz Strait – entry point to the oil-rich Persian Gulf region, is one of the “most powerful strategic cards” it holds, says Dr. Ali Mamouri, a former strategic communication advisor to Iraq’s prime min»»»

The Hafter controlled National Development Agency (NDA) announced last Thursday (26 February) that preparation and establishment work has begun on the Rose Palace Hotel project in Sebha, opposite the airport. It said this integrated hotel project, owned by the NDA, is one of its most prominent inve»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received phone calls today from HE Dr. Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Malta; HE Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of »»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem offered condolences over martyrdom of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, vowing that the Lebanese resistance group won’t relent in confronting the US tyranny and the Zionist aggression. In a statement, Sheikh Qassem hail»»»

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) announce last Tuesday (26 February) the 2025 financial performance results for its direct investment portfolio. It reported that the market value of directly managed financial assets reached US$ 41.7 billion. It said these assets are available for investment bu»»»

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates displayed composure, precision, and national unity as it intercepted a massive missile and drone assault launched from Iran, demonstrating readiness and resilience in the face of one of the most severe regional escalations in recent history. The UAE Ministry of Defen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call from HE Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan. At the beginning of the call, the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council expressed the solidarity of the R»»»

The Israeli military on Sunday said it had destroyed roughly half of Iran's missile stockpiles, adding the Islamic republic had been producing dozens of surface-to-surface missiles each month. "During the operation, we destroyed approximately half of the Iranian regime's missile stockpiles and prev»»»

Iranian strikes and drone attacks targeted northern Iraq, where U.S. troops are deployed, as furious protests raged in Baghdad on Sunday over the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Baghdad, a key ally of Iran, has announced a three-day mourning period for Khamenei, and Iraq's »»»

Top EU officials said Sunday the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes could spell "hope" for the country -- but carried a serious risk of regional instability. European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas described Khamenei's death as "a defining moment in Iran's history»»»

Tunis, March 1 (TAP) – Tunisia said it is following with deep concern and grave anxiety the serious military escalation unfolding in the Middle East region and the risks of a widening conflict and descent into chaos that could result, in addition to...»»»

DOHA: The USEmbassy in Qatar has advised American citizens in Qatar to shelter in place until further notice, citing heightened regional tensions and potential security risks. In a message to UScitizens, the Embassy confirmed it continues to maintain a shelter-in-place order for all personnel and r»»»

MUSCAT, March 1(KUNA) -- The Sultanate of Oman, Jordan and Egypt stressed on Sunday the need for an immediate halt to reciprocal shelling in the Middle East region and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.Oman News Agency reported that this came during two separate phone calls by Sultan H»»»

Hezbollah vowed Sunday to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group's key backer Iran. "We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression," Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his group would not leave "the field of honor and resist»»»

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has praised the awareness and cooperation of UAE community members, noting it as a key factor in effectively managing various situations. Officials highlighted that residents’ commitment to following official directives, along»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality announced that Garangao events scheduled for March 3 and 4 have been cancelled. In a social media post, it said that this decision was taken in the interest of everyone's safety and in compliance with the issued precautionary directive. "This decision stems»»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways has issued a public warning about fraudulent accounts impersonating the airline and attempting to obtain customers' personal information. In a statement, the airline said it is aware of fake profiles requesting sensitive details and stressed that it will never ask for passwords,»»»

Israel's military said Sunday that it was "not aware" of any U.S. or Israeli strike on a school in Iran that Iranian authorities say was hit the previous day, killing over 100 people. "At this point not aware of an Israeli or an American strike there... We're operating in an extremely accurate mann»»»

North Korea condemned on Sunday the ongoing United States and Israeli attack on Iran as an "illegal act of aggression", claiming it had shown Washington's "gangster-like" nature. The military campaigns against Iran by the two states "constitute a thoroughly illegal act of aggression and the most vi»»»

RIYADH, March 1 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jassem Al-Budaiwi on Sunday strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the Port of Duqm in the Sultanate of Oman and an oil tanker off its coast.In a statement, Al-Budaiwi said the assaults constituted a flagrant viol»»»

Ali Khamenei, the second supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been killed in an Israeli bombing at the age of 86. For more than four decades on the front lines of political life—including 36 years as the nation's highest authority—he shaped the destiny of the Iranian people and the w»»»