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LIVE UPDATES: Iranian attacks disrupted 17 percent of gas export capacity: Minister of State for Energy Affairs

Doha, Qatar: As the Iran-US war enters day 20, the agression against GCC countries has overnight seen huge escalation with energy sites across UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar being attacked on Wednesday and Thursday, March 18 and 19, 2026.

Thunderstorms expected in Qatar during first two days of Eid Al-Fitr: QMD

Doha: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) forecast unstable weather conditions during the first and second days of Eid Al-Fitr, with a chance of thundery rain and strong winds across the country. In its latest weather update, the department warned of...

Missile attacks cause estimated loss of $20 billion in annual revenue, reduce Qatar’s LNG export capacity by 17%: Minister of State for Energy Affairs

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Qatar Thundery rain, strong winds, high seas tonight: Department of Meteorology

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MOCI issues circular to factory, commercial establishment owners on electronic integration, stock registration

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) issued a circular to factory owners and commercial establishments regarding electronic integration and the...

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Amir receives phone call from UK Prime Minister

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Sovereignty of Gulf States red line: No to escalation, yes to diplomacy

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Security begins at home: Deepening national unity in a time of regional uncertainty

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Smart government services in Qatar: Has era of paperwork truly ended?

Smart government services in Qatar: Has era of paperwork truly ended? Ali Hamad Al Marri

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Saudi Defense Ministry announces interception, destruction of two drones in eastern province

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Thursday, through its official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al Maliki, that Saudi air defenses intercepted and...

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WTO warns Middle East conflict threatens global food security

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UAE air defenses engage 7 ballistic missiles, 15 drones

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Kuwait air defense intercepts hostile drones over their airspace

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in central London on March 16, 2026. (Photo by Brook Mitchell / POOL / AFP)

UK PM strongly condemns Iran strikes on Qatar gas hub

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Qatar activates exceptional port tariff facilities to support supply chains

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A view of the ARAMCO headquarter, the national Saudi Arabian Oil Company, towers in the King Abdullah Financial District of Riyadh on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

Saudi giant Aramco says annual profits down 12pct

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Minister of State for Energy Affairs meets European Commission Director-General for Energy

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McLaren's British driver Lando Norris arrives to the paddock at the Shanghai International Circuit ahead of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)

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Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup: football federation chief

Al Ittihad were crowned champions of the fifth Al Shahaniya Ramadan Tournament, while Al Mareekh finished as runners-up.

Al Ittihad crowned Al Shahaniya Ramadan Tournament champions

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Storms, warm seas drove sudden drop in Antarctic ice: study

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Nvidia unveils new AI technologies at annual developer conference

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