MANAMA, March 1 (KUNA) -- Bahrain's Salmaniya Medical Complex received four persons who were wounded in the latest attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain.Three of the injuries were minor and were treated in line with medical protocols before being discharged, BNA news agency reported on Sunday morning, »»»

DUBAI, March 1 (KUNA) -- A hostile drone was intercepted and its wreckage caused a fire at one of the berths of Jebel Ali Port in the small hours of Sunday.No casualties were reported as Dubai Civil Defense teams responded immediately to the incident.They continue battling against the fire, WAM new»»»

TEHRAN, March 1 (KUNA) -- A daughter, son-in-law and grandson of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in the air attack on Tehran on Saturday morning.A daughter-in-law was also killed in the attack, Fars News Agency reported on Sunday morning, citing sources in the Supreme Leade»»»

MANAMA, March 1 (KUNA) -- An apartment building was targeted in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain, on Saturday night.The competent authorities rushed to the site to assess the potential damage, the Bahraini Ministry of Interior said in a brief post on its X account. (end) kna.gb»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited Ministry of Defense's Joint Operations Center and Air Force Operations Center on Saturday.They were received by Minister o»»»

KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- The Public Authority for Civil Aviation will start at 5:00 a.m. Sunday assessment of damages caused by an Iranian attack ahead of carrying out repairs in order to restore operations as soon as possible.The situation in Kuwait International Airport is stable, Acting Directo»»»

NEW YORK: Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ announced Sunday they will boost production of crude as US and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gulf, disrupting oil shipment»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah visited Farwaniya Hospital on Saturday to inquire himself about citizens and residents who were injured in the attack on Kuwait International Airport.His Highness the Prime Minister was briefed by the m»»»

The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an attack by the United States and Israel has triggered sharp reactions across the world as leaders warn of escalation and regional instability. Here is how several countries, global bodies and prominent groups have responded to Khamenei’s killi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 3,000 relief food baskets to Yemeni and Somali refugees in the Republic of Djibouti on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Organised under Qatar Charity’s ‘Good Starts with You’ campaign and run with the support of generous donors,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Forty-six teams of ambitious high school students from Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan and Bahrain took part in the latest instalment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) annual High School Research Competition. The event brought a total of 165 students »»»

In the clear blue skies above Abu Dhabi, white contrails streak high above the sand-coloured villas and well-watered gardens. These are no incoming Dreamliners or Airbuses bringing in the next manifest of tourists and guest workers. They are incoming ballistic missiles, launched by the Emirates' gi»»»

Dubai: For thousands of Indian professionals working in the UAE, retirement planning often centres around a simple target: build a corpus of Dh1 million or more and return home financially secure. The figure feels substantial — a milestone that signals stability after decades abroad. But how far do»»»

PA Media/DPA London Arsenal passed a major examination of their Premier League title credentials after Jurrien Timber and William Saliba both scored from corners in a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea on Sunday. A week after they thumped Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal recorded another pivotal triumph to rest»»»

Agencies The giant Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair for telecoms kicks off for its 20th annual edition in Barcelona on Monday, with firms racing to pump AI into their systems even as debate rages over the technology’s regulation. Around 109,000 business attendees will walk the halls of the co»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani took part in the 50th extraordinary meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), held via video conference on Sunday. The meeting br»»»

Agencies More explosions have been heard across the Gulf states, and at least three people have been killed in the United Arab Emirates as Iran carries out attacks in retaliation for strikes by the United States and Israel that killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other top offici»»»

By Dr. Rand Salwan Abbood Garangao is a cherished traditional event in Qatar and the Gulf region, celebrated on the 15th night of Ramadan.It is a beautiful occasion where children, dressed in traditional attire, visit neighbours to collect sweets and nuts while chanting, “Give us and may Allah give»»»

QNA Djibouti Ambassador of Qatar to Djibouti HE Dr. Rashid bin Shafi Al Marri participated in a meeting between President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh and the ambassadors of Arab and Islamic countries accredited to Djibouti.The meeting was also attended by Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs »»»

Since the start of Operation Epic Fury early Saturday, the United States and Israel have targeted dozens of military storage sites, command and control facilities, and naval vessels in Iran, including the missile storage site targeted above. Screenshot courtesy U.S. Central Command/X March 1 (UPI) »»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated in the 50th extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council, held Sunday via video conference, in the presence of Their Highnesses and Excellencies the GCC Foreign Ministers»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received on Sunday a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE David van Weel. The call discussed the developments of the military escalation in the reg»»»

Doha: Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) announced the implementation of a remote work system, starting Monday, for the QFMA's employees and entities licensed by and under its supervision, with the exception of employees whose work nature requires them to be present at the workplace. In a pos»»»

ABU DHABI, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- UAE President Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa discussed the military escalation in the region, which was undermining regional and international peace and security.The two leaders condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE and Bahrain»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call today from Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway HE Jonas Gahr Støre. During the calls, they discussed the developments of the military escalation in the re»»»

MASCUT, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The Sultanate of Oman on Saturday asked Iran to respect the sovereignty of states, the principles of international law, and the norms of good neighbourly relations with all member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).In a statement, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Aff»»»

DOHA, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Qatari Foreign Ministry summoned Saturday Iranian Ambassador in Doha Ali Salehabadi to express dismay and rejection of attacks against Qatar, which it considered a blatant violation of the Gulf state's sovereignty, international law and UN Charter.Minister of State at the for»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has announced the closure of its capital markets from Monday until further notice. In a statement carried by the Emirates News Agency, the Securities and Commodities Authority said trading would be suspended across the country's exchanges, including the Abu Dhabi»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates announced Sunday in a statement the closure of its embassy in Tehran, and the withdrawal of its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission from Iran, according to a Xinhua report.»»»

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»»»

Sayyed Abdulmalik Badreddine Al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, extended his deepest condolences following the martyrdom of Imam Sayyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, describing the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution as “a great divine scholar, guide of the revolution, and a noble mart»»»

“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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has advised the public to strictly adhere to alerts issued through the national warning system and to immediately follow the instructions contained in such notifications. The ministry stressed the importance of remaining in safe locations when alerts are issued,»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Lebanon and France postponed on Sunday an upcoming conference to support the Lebanese Army and security forces, a joint statement by both countries' presidencies said, citing unfavorable conditions in the region. The statement said President Joseph Aoun and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron "d»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Capital Market Authority has announced that the country’s stock markets will be closed on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, including the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market. The authority said the decision was taken in line with its regulatory and super»»»

Jeddah: The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Turkish President, HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the military escalation in the Middle East and its repercussions on regional and global peace. This came in a phon»»»

Thousands of Hezbollah supporters gathered in Beirut's southern suburbs to mourn Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday, chanting "death to America, death to Israel" while crying over the killed figure. "God is one, and Khamenei is the leader," they chanted in unison, wearing black »»»

Dubai: Iran has entered a volatile new chapter following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli strikes — a development that has triggered the activation of a constitutional transition mechanism in Tehran. President Masoud Pezeshkian announced Sunday that a new leadership co»»»