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Attack on Iran: Mufti of Kyrgyzstan addresses pilgrims in Mecca - | 24.KG

The head of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, Abdulaziz kary Zakirov, addressed pilgrims staying in Saudi Arabia regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East. «The situation in the Middle East is currently tense, and flights organized for the holy pilgrimage have been canc»»»

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BBC 1h

Hopes and fears as US Iranians take to streets after toppling of supreme leader

Fatemeh Shams watched with bated breath as her native country came under military attack from the US and Israel over the weekend. Living in the US since 2009, she is among Iranian-American exiles who have opposed the Tehran regime from afar, and so she does not mourn the death of Supreme Leader Aya»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Fraud alert: Dubai Police caution residents against fake calls seeking UAE Pass details

Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents about fraudulent attempts by scammers impersonating employees allegedly linked to a “Dubai Crisis Management” department and falsely claiming affiliation with Dubai Police. Authorities said the fraudsters are attempting to exploit current developments by co»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Britain responding to suspected drone strike at Cyprus base: Defence ministry

British forces are responding to a suspected drone strike at its military base in Cyprus, the defence ministry said Monday, with no casualties reported. The strike hit the RAF Akrotiri base at midnight, said the ministry, adding that its forces were handling a "live situation". Also Read: Qatar's A»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks – Ya Libnan

Share: By Laila Bassam, Yomna Ehab and Nayera Abdallah Photo –Hezbollah supporters rally in solidarity with Iran, after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir BEIRUT, March 2 (Reuters) – Israel carried»»»

Gulf News 2h

Sheikh Khaled, Ecuador President announce UAE-Ecuador CEPA in Quito

Quito, Ecuador: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived at Carondelet Palace in Quito, welcomed via an official reception ceremony, during which the national anthems of the UAE and the Republic of Ecuador were performed. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Za»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Israel strikes Beirut suburb after Hezbollah's retaliatory attack over Khamenei's death

The Israeli military launched airstrikes early on Monday targeting Beirut's southern suburbs, an area known as Dahiyeh, considered a stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Earlier, Hezbollah said it launched “missiles and a swarm of drones” at an Israeli army base south of Haifa “in revenge»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Escalation as strategy or geopolitical dilemma? The Gulf at the heart of global shifts

The regional as well as the global scene is no longer merely drifting toward conflict; it is accelerating into a new and dangerous phase of open confrontation. The military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on 28 February 2026 marked a watershed moment in an already frag»»»

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Kuna 4h

Four injuries reported from attacks on Bahrain

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, »»»

Gulf News 4h

UAE's advanced crisis management system activated in line with international standards: NCEMA

Abu Dhabi: Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), revealed the advanced action plan implemented by the Authority to manage the crisis faced by the United Arab Emirates over the past two days. Also Read: Abu Dhabi holds emergency mee»»»

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Gulf News 5h

List: OPEC+ countries boosting oil production after attacks on Iran and throughout region

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»»»

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BBC 6h

Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks

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»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dh1m is no longer enough to retire comfortably in India: UAE savers do the math

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

World leaders express support for Qatar

HH the Amir also received calls from Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who affirmed their countries’ full solidarity with Qatar and support for all measures aimed at enhancing i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

More blasts rock Gulf states as Iran targets US assets

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatari ambassador participates in Djibouti President’s meet with Arab, Islamic countries’ envoys

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 »»»

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Kuna 7h

UAE Pres. talk to Arab leaders on military escalation in region

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»»»

Kuna 7h

Qatar summons Iran's Amb., protest against Tehran's attack

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»»»

Gulf News 8h

Dubai acknowledges loud noises in the city

Dubai has confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas across the emirate were the result of successful air defence interception operations. In a statement carried by the Government of Dubai Media Office, authorities said the relevant teams continue to monitor the situation and take the necessa»»»

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Gulf News 8h

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 8h

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 8h

UAE suspends capital markets trading until further notice

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»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

 UAE closes embassy in Tehran, recalls ambassador, all diplomats from Iran

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.»»»

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Sana 9h

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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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

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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