The Peninsula 16m

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»»»

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Albanian Daily News 25m

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 29m

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 40m

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»»»

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Kuna 45m

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»»»

The Peninsula 52m

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 »»»

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Gulf News 1h

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Qatar extends remote work for government employees

Dubai: Qatar has extended remote working arrangements for government employees, citing current regional developments, in a move aimed at safeguarding public safety and ensuring business continuity. The Council of Ministers Secretariat General said in a statement that the decision, which follows an »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir receives phone call from Somali President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Sunday from the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. At the outset of the call, HE the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia inquired about the situation in the State of Qa»»»

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Sana 1h

Syrian Petroleum launches project to treat oil-produced water

Damascus, Mar. 1 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company has begun implementing an environmental project to treat water produced alongside oil at several fields, including Al-Taim, Al-Azbeh and Al-Mazraah, as part of efforts to reduce the environmental impact of production operations. Safwan Sheikh Ahm»»»

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Sputnik 1h

After Bases, Next Logical Step For Iran Will Be to Target US Warships: Retired Russian Navy Captain

“Judging by satellite pictures, one thing is certain: some of [Iran’s] missile strikes hit their targets, including the base of the US 5th Fleet,” Russian military expert and retired Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin told Sputnik, commenting on Iran’s retaliation to the US and Israel’s unprovoked »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Caretaker Minister Dechev Says 23 of 28 Interior Ministry Regional Directors Replaced ahead of Elections

So far, 23 out of a total of 28 regional directorates of the Interior Ministry have had their directors replaced, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev told Nova Television on Sunday. “The remaining ones will stay in office for the time being,” he added. The minister said there is a plan in place»»»

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UPI 1h

Hegseth cuts military ties with Ivy League schools, multiple think tanks - UPI.com

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, pictured in February at the White House, announced in a memo that the Defense Department is ending its senior officer fellowship programs with 22 institutions -- including Ivy League schools -- after alleging that they do not measure up the armed forces' requireme»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar extends remote work for government employees to Monday

Doha: Qatar’s Civil Service and Government Development Bureau announced the extension of remote work for employees across ministries, government entities and public institutions to Monday, March 2, 2026. The decision follows an earlier directive issued by the Secretariat General of the Council of M»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Labour Ministry recommends private sector to continue remote work on Monday

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Commerce and Industry recommended private sector establishments to continue implementing remote work arrangements on Monday, March 2, 2026, where the nature of work allows, according to a joint notice issued on Sunday. The statement said the measure »»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

EU Voices Concern after Violence Erupts at Albania Opporsition Protest

The European Union has expressed concern following incidents of violence, including the use of Molotov cocktails, during the fifth national protest organized by Albania’s opposition in the capital on Saturday. In a statement issued through the office of the Delegation of the European Union to Alban»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Rama Defends Cabinet Shake-Up, Announces Pay Rises and Infrastructured Push

Prime Minister Edi Rama has publicly explained for the first time the rationale behind recent changes in his government, comparing cabinet reshuffles to tactical substitutions in football and basketball teams. Speaking in the editorial segment of his podcast “Flasim”, Rama said the changes had been»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

MoCI advises public to shop according to actual need, reaffirms goods’ availability

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) confirmed the continued availability of goods and products across various retail outlets in the State of Qatar, ensuring that consumer needs are met sufficiently and regularly. The Ministry, in a statement, called for adherence to official g»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Paris conference to support Lebanon’s army postponed amid regional tensions – Ya Libnan

Share: A file photo shows Lebanese army soldiers marching during a military parade commemorating the 76th anniversary of Lebanese independence from France at the Defence Ministry headquarters in Yarze. (AFP) BEIRUT: A planned international conference in Paris to support the Lebanese Armed Forces ha»»»

Sana 2h

Syria, Cyprus discuss activating search and rescue agreement, transport cooperation

Damascus, Mar. 1 (SANA) – Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr discussed Sunday with Cyprus’ Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus, Michalis Hadjikyrou, ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector. Talks held at the ministry’s headquarters focused on activating the 2007 Syria-Cyprus searc»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Oman, Iran Foreign Ministers discuss de-escalation efforts

Muscat: Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region during a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi. According to Oman News Agency, the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his country's appreciation for the Sultanate of»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

1 killed, 32 injured in Kuwait as Iranian missile, drone launches continue for 2nd day

Kuwait City: One person was killed and 32 others were injured in Kuwait as Iranian missile and drone launches toward the country continue for a second consecutive day following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday, the Kuwaiti Health Ministry said Sunday. In a statement carried by the Kuwait Ne»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Did Jebel Ali port operations get suspended in Dubai? DP World responds

Dubai: DP World confirmed that all four terminals at Jebel Ali Port are fully operational, pushing back against reports that activities had been suspended. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The clarification follows a report by Bloomberg stating that operations at the Du»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Opposing the Iranian regime and welcoming the bombs aren't the same thing

Donald Trump’s direct plea to the Iranian people that ‘the hour of your freedom is at hand’ at the start of the major military campaign reveals more about the American president’s assumptions about the Iranian people more than how they will respond to his zero hour statement. Trump said: “When we a»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Nine killed, 28 hurt in Iran missile attack on Israeli city

The death toll from an Iranian missile attack Sunday in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh rose to at least nine people, first responders said, in the deadliest strike in the country since the war began. The Magen David Adom emergency service said: "In the Beit Shemesh area, MDA EMTs and paramedics h»»»

Al Manar 3h

Iranians continue to take to the streets in mourning processions of Imam Sayyed Khamenei across squares and major thoroughfares in Tehran, despite the ongoing US–Israeli aggression: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranians continue to take to the streets in mourning processions of Imam Sayyed Khamenei across squares and major thoroughfares in Tehran, »»»

Al Awsat 3h

Iran Vows Revenge After Killing of Khamenei, Trades Strikes with Israel in Widening War

Iran vowed revenge Sunday after the killing of its supreme leader and traded strikes with Israel as part of a widening war prompted by a surprise US and Israeli bombardment. The US military said three service members have been killed, the first known American casualties from the conflict. Blasts in»»»

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UPI 3h

3 dead, 14 hurt in Austin bar shooting - UPI.com

There were three deaths and 14 injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at a bar in downtown Austin, Texas, which the FBI said may be connected to terrorism. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE March 1 (UPI) -- Three people were killed and at least others 14 others injured in a mass shooting overni»»»

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BBC 3h

Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says

Two people were killed and several injured in a shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas, in an incident the FBI says may be related to terrorism. Police said they were called to the scene near Buford's bar in the capital of the southern US state around 2 am (0700GMT) on Sunday, following reports of»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Senior delegation from Abu Dhabi visits Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

A senior delegation from Abu Dhabi visited Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City to check on the condition of individuals injured due to the regional events and reviewed the level of treatment services being provided to them. The delegation included Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commande»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Iranians Grieve, Celebrate, Worry After Khamenei’s Killing

Iranians were experiencing a mix of shock, grief and joy after the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei as Israeli and US strikes extended into a second day Sunday. The attacks unleashed on Saturday killed Khamenei and top military leaders and prompted Iranian authorities to retaliate with strikes »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Hackers Hit Iranian Apps, Websites After US-Israeli Strikes

A wave of cyber-enabled operations took place early Saturday morning alongside the joint US-Israeli attack on targets across Iran, according to cybersecurity experts and observers. The operations included the hacking of multiple news websites to display various messages and the hack of BadeSaba, a »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Iran open to ‘serious efforts at de-escalation’: Oman foreign ministry

Muscat: Al Jazeera stated that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, told his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi that Tehran is open to any “serious efforts at de-escalation,” according to a statement from Oman’s foreign ministry. Oman has been acting as a mediator in the recent nuclear »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Deputy Foreign Minister Shalamanov: Best Possible Conditions Created to Ensure Safety of Bulgarian Citizens in Middle East

The best possible conditions to ensure the safety of Bulgarian citizens in the Middle East have been created, said Deputy Foreign Minister Velizar Shalamanov at a Sunday briefing of the crisis task force on the security situation in the Middle East and support for Bulgarian citizens in the region. »»»

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Al Manar 4h

US military: 3 American soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured in “war with Iran” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US military: 3 American soldiers killed, 5 seriously injured in “war with Iran” 01-03-2026 17:12 PM Latest News Urgent News Ayatollah Arafi»»»

Gulf News 4h

Pakistan: Violent clashes erupt after Khamenei killing; 12 dead

Dubai: At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday as protests swept across Pakistan following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in coordinated US-Israeli air strikes on Tehran. The most violent clashes erupted near the US Consulate in Karachi and around Islamabad’s Diplom»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Over 1,400 Bulgarian Organized Tourists Currently in Middle East, Caretaker Tourism Minister Says

The largest number of stranded Bulgarian tourists is in Dubai, where more than 1,000 Bulgarian nationals are currently located, caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva told the Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. The total number of Bulgarian organized tourists in the countries affected by the m»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

BUILDEX Developments explores expansion opportunities in West Cairo

BUILDEX Developments outlined its strategy for 2026, which centers on advancing construction at its main project and assessing potential expansion opportunities in West Cairo. The company said that it achieved its targeted sales and investment plan for 2025, pointing to progress in sales performanc»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

MG Developments launches VALO Hospitality, plans EGP 2bn investment over 5 years

MG Developments has launched VALO Hospitality, a dedicated hospitality management arm, as part of a broader expansion strategy aimed at integrating real estate development with professional hotel operations and enhancing long-term asset value. Chairperson Mohamed Motawea said the launch forms part »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Amir receives phone call from President of the European Commission

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call Sunday from the President of the European Commission, HE Ursula von der Leyen. At the outset of the call, the President of the European Commission expressed her reassurance regarding the situation in the State of Qatar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

No Information of Injured Bulgarian Citizens in Middle East, Foreign Ministry's Consular Relations Directorate Head Says

So far, there is no information about any Bulgarian citizens injured or killed in connection with the events in the Middle East, said Nikolay Vanchev, Director of the Consular Relations Directorate at the Foreign Ministry, at a Sunday briefing of the crisis task force on the security situation in t»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE flight cancellations: A guide for tourists stranded in the UAE

Dubai: A few thousand tourists stranded in the UAE are facing uncertainty as airspace closures continue to disrupt flights in and out of the country. UAE airports continue to remain closed amid the ongoing US-Israel offensive on Iran. The UAE was targeted by Iranians for a second day as authorities»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Public Procurements for Cancer Screening Tests to Be Investigated for Overpricing

In an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio aired on Sunday, caretaker Minister of Health Michail Okoliyski said that the public procurements for cervical and colorectal cancer screening tests will be investigated. Earlier this week, Okoliyski reported that significant overpricing had been ide»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

More Than Thousand Bulgarian Tourists Stranded in Dubai - Largest Number in Middle East, Tourism Minister Says

The largest number of stranded Bulgarian tourists is in Dubai, where more than 1,000 Bulgarian nationals are currently located, while in the countries affected by the military conflict in the Middle East their total number exceeds 1,200–1,250 people, caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva told »»»

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Kuna 5h

Violent protests outside US consulate kills 9 people in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, March 1 (KUNA) - At least nine people lost their lives on Sunday as protestors marching towards the United States Consulate, following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, clashed with law enforcement personnel on Mai Kolachi Road of Pakistan's southern Karachi c»»»

Al Manar 5h

Ayatollah Arafi Selected to Iran’s Guardian Council after Martyrdom of Imam Khamenei

Iranian authorities have selected Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, a clerical member of the Guardian Council, to serve on Iran’s interim Leadership Council, according to an official statement on Sunday. Mohsen Dehnavi, spokesperson for Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, said in a post on X platform tha»»»

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Kuna 5h

First Deputy PM says emergency plan implemented under integrated system

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- The state's emergency preparedness plan is being implemented under a comprehensive and well-studied system, said First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.In a press statement on the sidelines of his visit to Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital to »»»

Gulf News 5h

UAE tells hotels to extend stays for guests unable to leave

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have directed hotels to extend stays for guests unable to depart due to current exceptional circumstances, in a coordinated move to protect international visitors affected by travel disruptions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

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BBC 5h

The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's Supreme Leader

The attack that killed Iran's Supreme Leader came not in the middle of the night, as might have been expected, but in the middle of the morning. That was because the US and Israel decided to take advantage of a piece of crucial intelligence that had arrived hours before. For months, they had been w»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

UAE Ministry of Defence responds to targeting of Al Salam military base

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates has announced that its specialised teams today responded to an incident resulting from the targeting of a warehouse at Al Salam naval base in Abu Dhabi by two Iranian drones, leading to a fire in two containers storing general materia»»»

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