Doha, Qatar: Interceptions continue across different parts of the Middle East region as loud bangs have been recorded across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama Monday morning, third days since Iran pressed on with its retaliatory campaign.
Stay tuned for more updates.
11:41pm Doha Time
Trump says U.S. attack on Iran capable of going "far longer" than 4 to 5 weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. military campaign against Iran has "capability to go far longer" than the four to five weeks he projected during media interviews one day earlier. READ MORE.
10:47 Doha Time
Drone hits fuel tank terminal in Abu Dhabi, situation contained: Al Jazeera
A drone has struck a fuel tank terminal in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi, causing a fire although operations have not been impacted, according to Al Jazeera report. READ MORE
10:25pm Doha Time
Kahramaa announces temporary closure of Al-Hilal Customer Services Centre ‘until further notice’
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) announced on Monday the temporary closure of its Customer Services Center at Al Hilal Branch, effective from Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until further notice. Read more
10:15pm Doha Time
Kuwait says naval officer killed in military ‘operation’: Al Jazeera
The Kuwaiti army says a sailor was killed during an “operation” by the Gulf country’s armed forces. Read more
10:02pm Doha Time
Labour Ministry extends remote work recommendation from Tuesday ‘until further notice’
The Ministry of Labour (MoL) announced that, in light of current circumstances and in the interest of safeguarding public wellbeing and ensuring stable business operations, it recommends that private-sector entities continue to implement remote working arrangements wherever the nature of the work allows, until further notice. Read more
9:58pm Doha Time
QCB extends remote work policy across all financial institutions from Tuesday 'until further notice'
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced that it had decided to implement a remote work policy across all financial institutions operating in the State of Qatar on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, until further notice. Read more
9:51pm Doha Time
MOI advisory outlines precautionary measures while staying indoors
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has stressed the importance of remaining indoors during exceptional circumstances as a key precautionary measure to safeguard public safety and reduce potential risks. Read more
9:34pm Doha Time
Qatar extends remote work for government sector from Tuesday 'until further notice'
The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers (CGB) announced that, in follow-up to the statement issued regarding remote work, it has been decided to extend the implementation of the remote work system for all employees in all ministries until further notice. Read more
9:13pm Doha Time
Amir receives phone call from Kosovo's President
The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from the President of the Republic of Kosovo, HE Dr. Vjosa Osmani Sadriu. Read more
9:02pm Doha Time
Amir receives phone call from President of Venezuela
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE Delcy Rodriguez. Read more
8:59pm Doha Time
Amir receives phone call from President of Swiss Confederation
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from President of the Swiss Confederation HE Guy Parmelin. Read more
8:40pm Doha Time
Prime Minister receives phone call from Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Iraq HE Fuad Hussein. Read more
8:36pm Doha Time
HMC ensures complete service availability across their hospitals
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has confirmed that a full range of emergency and routine healthcare services is continuing across its hospital network, while urging patients to make use of the Lbaih mobile application for faster and more convenient access to services. Read more
8:27pm Doha Time
Amir receives phone call from Ethiopia's Prime Minister
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Monday a phone call from the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia HE Dr. Abiy Ahmed. Read more
8:20pm Doha Time
Qatar Media Corporation issues media guidelines for public
The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) issued an advisory urging the public to adhere to a number of media guidelines. Read more
7:49pm Doha Time
Amir receives phone call from Italian Prime Minister
The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call from the Prime Minister of the friendly Italian Republic, HE Giorgia Meloni. Read more
6:48pm Doha Time
Qatar shoots down 2 SU24 aircraft, intercepts ballistic missiles, drones from Iran
The Ministry of Defense of Qatar announced that the Qatar Amiri Air Force successfully shot down two (SU24) aircraft coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Read more
6:21pm Doha Time
General Civil Aviation Authority of UAE announces the operation of exceptional flights at UAE airports and stresses the importance of contacting airlines before proceeding to the airport
The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates announced the commencement of exceptional flight operations at UAE airports enabling stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments to depart, in line with the schedules to be announced by airlines to affected passengers and the relevant destinations.
The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates announced the commencement of exceptional flight operations at UAE airports enabling stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments to depart, in line with the schedules to be announced by airlines to… pic.twitter.com/QcdOF1PCLC
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) March 2, 2026
5:50pm Doha Time
Dubai Airports to resume limited operations from today evening
Dubai Airports confirmed that a limited resumption of operations will begin today evening, March 2, according to a statement by Dubai Media Office. It further added that a small number of flights have been permitted to operate from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC).
"Travellers are advised not to proceed to DXB or DWC unless they have been contacted directly by their airline with a confirmed departure time," Dubai Media Office said in a statement. In separate updates, Dubai Media Office also confirmed that airlines Emirates and flydubai will resume limited number of flights today evening, March 2, 2026 from the United Arab Emirates. Read more
5:41pm Doha Time
Amir receives phone call from Prime Minister of Hungary
The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a phone call Monday from the Prime Minister of the friendly nation of Hungary, HE Viktor Orbán. Read more
5:08pm Doha Time
Al Jazeera reported that the wife of Iran’s killed supreme leader succumbs to injuries
The wife of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was injured in the same US-Israeli attack that killed her husband, has succumbed to her injuries, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.
4:58pm Doha Time
Hamad Medical Corporation continues home delivery service
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the continuation of its safe home delivery service for medications in cooperation with Qatar Post. The service is available to all patients, including citizens and residents, ensuring convenient access to prescribed medications without the need to visit healthcare facilities. Read more
4:26pm Doha Time
Amir receives telephone call from Russian President
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HE Vladimir Putin, President of the friendly Russian Federation. Read more
4:09pm Doha Time
Fact vs fake: Government Communications Office debunks false reports shared online
The Government Communications Office (GCO) has debunked false information circulating on social media regarding the current events in the country. In a statement, the GCO clarified three specific pieces of misinformation being widely shared online. Read more
3:03pm Doha Time
QatarEnergy to stop LNG production following Iranian attacks
QatarEnergy has announced on Monday that it will stop production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) citing recent military attacks on its facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City in the country. This is according to a statement released on Monday, March 2, by QatarEnergy.
"Due to military attacks on QatarEnergy’s operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City in the State of Qatar, QatarEnergy has ceased production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products," it stated.
"QatarEnergy values its relationships with all of its stakeholders and will continue to communicate the latest available information," QatarEnergy said.
2:46pm Doha Time
US confirms three aircrafts in Kuwait went down due to friendly fire incident
The United States Central Command issued a statement on Monday regarding the three F-15E Strike Eagles that went down over Kuwait at 7am today. Read more
2:23pm Doha Time
Qatar not engaging with Iran after intercepting strikes on civilian infrastructure: Al Ansari
Qatar is not engaging with Iran at the moment, a senior official said, after Iranian attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in the country, including the international airport.
Al Jazeera stated that the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr Majed Al Ansari made the remarks in an interview with CNN, while discussing the latest developments in the region. Read more
2:04pm Doha Time
Saudi Arabia halts some operations at massive Ras Tanura refinery
Saudi Arabia's energy ministry said some operations at its massive Ras Tanura refinery on the Gulf coast had been halted on Monday, following an attack that caused a fire at the complex, which was eventually brought under control.
The Ras Tanura facility along the kingdom's eastern Gulf coast is home to one of the largest refineries in the entire Middle East and a cornerstone of the kingdom's energy sector.
The complex has a capacity of 550,000 barrels per day. Read more
1:45pm Doha Time
Iran drones target Mesaieed power plant, QatarEnergy Ras Laffan facility: Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defense issued a statement on Monday, March 2, stating that Qatar was attacked by two drones launched from the Republic of Iran.
In a statement posted on X, the Ministry stated, "One drone targeted a water tank belonging to a power plant in Mesaieed, and the other targeted an energy facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, belonging to Qatar Energy, without reporting any human casualties." Read more
1:15 Doha Time
Fire at the Saudi's Ras Tanura refinery brought under control
An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Energy stated that at 7:04 a.m. on Monday, the Ras Tanura oil refinery sustained limited damage as a result of debris from the interception of two drones in its vicinity, the Saudi Press Agency reports. Read more
12:44pm Doha Time
MOI cautions public against touching suspicious objects
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior urged the public not to approach, handle, or tamper with any suspicious or unknown objects.
In a statement on X, the ministry wants the public to report such suspicious or unknown objects immediately by calling 999. Read more
12:15pm Doha Time
Smoke rising from US embassy in Kuwait City
Black smoke was seen rising from the US embassy in Kuwait City on Monday after the latest volley of Iranian strikes, an AFP correspondent saw.
Sirens earlier sounded over the city following the latest volley of Iranian attacks, which started across the Gulf region on Saturday. Read more
12:03pm Doha Time
Heavy displacement in Southern Lebanon
Heavy displacement has been reported in the southern Lebanese town of al-Abbassieh, where Al Jazeera stated that families were seen walking on the streets after leaving their homes at dawn due to the Israeli escalation in the country. Read more
11:35am Doha Time
Saudi Arabia intercepts drones trying to attack oil refinery, debris sparked fire
Two drones that “attempted to attack” the Ras Tanura refinery this morning were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry has said in reports carried by Saudi state-run SPA news agency.
A “small” fire broke out as a result of the debris falling during the interception operation, it said, adding that there were no civilian casualties. Read more
11:28am Doha Time
Amazon cloud services in Bahrain, UAE disrupted: Al Jazeera
Amazon’s cloud division says that its data centers in Bahrain and the UAE were experiencing power and connectivity problems, amid Iran’s retaliatory strikes, Al Jazeera reports. Read more
11:22am Doha Time
Smoke rises at oil facility in Saudi Arabia: Al Jazeera
Reports from Al Jazeera says there were large plumes of smoke at an oil facility in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia.
11:02 Doha Time
Several US military aircraft crashes, all members safe: Kuwait MoD
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on Monday that several United States military aircraft crashed earlier in the day, confirming that all crew members survived the incident. Read more
10:42am Doha Time
Hamad International Airport announces flights operations remain suspended
Hamad International Airport, HIA, has issued a recent update stating that flight operations remain suspended and will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace.
This was announced in a post by HIA on X this morning, March 2, 2026. Read more
9:55am Doha Time
Explosions rock Iraq’s Erbil: Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera Arabic reports that “strong explosions” are being recorded in Erbil, Iraq.
They say Iraqi air defences are also confronting missiles and drones that tried to target the Erbil International Airport.
9:02am Doha Time
Qatar Airways temporarily suspends flight for another day
Qatar Airways flight operations will remain temporarily suspended for another day due to the closure of country's airspace.
The national carrier announced this on its social media stating that another update will be provided on March 3 at 9am Doha Time. Read more
Qatar Airways temporarily suspends flight for another dayhttps://t.co/EXaaac7L4m
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) March 2, 2026
8:54am Doha Time
Kuwait intercepts drones approaching via sea, no casualties reported
The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry confirmed Monday that most of the drones approaching the country by sea near the areas of Rumaithiya and Salwa were intercepted, with no injuries recorded. Read more here
8:41am Doha Time
Filming, sharing incident footage could result in legal accountability: MOI
After repeated alerts against gathering at incident sites, the Ministry of Interior has now issued two warnings against filming and sharing videos related to ongoing field developments.
It stressed that circulation or publication of rumours constitute a violation leading to legal accountability. Read more
8:27am Doha Time
New National Emergency Alert orders stay at home in Qatar
Qatar sent out National Emergency Alert to all phone calling on public to stay indoors. It activated the national warning mechanism, where it stated,"All individuals are urged to strictly remain in their homes or in a safe location and not to leave except in cases of absolute necessity, until the danger has passed." Read more
8am Doha Time
Iranian attacks on GCC states serious violation of sovereignty: GCC Ministers
The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed its strongest condemnation of the heinous Iranian attacks on GCC states, as well as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, describing them as a serious violation of the sovereignty of these states, the principles of good neighborliness, and a clear breach of international law and the United Nations Charter, regardless of any justifications.
The Council also emphasized that targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law. Read more
