Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar.
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11:58 Doha Time
Amir holds phone call with US President
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a conversation via telephone today with President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump. Read more.
10:25 Doha Time
Dubai Media Office confirms death in Al Barsha area
The Dubai Media Office stated that authorities confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a Pakistani driver.
8:30pm Doha Time
Ballistic missile falls near Prince Sultan Air Base: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence said a ballistic missile landed in an uninhabited area after being launched towards Prince Sultan Air Base.
In a statement, the ministry’s official spokesperson said the missile fell without causing casualties or damage.
Prince Sultan Air Base, located southeast of Riyadh, hosts Saudi and US military forces.
7:22pm Doha Time
HIA issues reminders to passengers, affirms temporary airspace closure
Hamad International Airport issued a statement on Saturday evening, March 7, affirming that the "temporary closure of Qatari airspace remains in effect due to the current situation in the region."
Passengers are once again reminded not to proceed to the airport at this time and to contact their respective airlines directly.
"Any operating flights are due to the opening of a limited corridor for passenger repatriation, temporarily granted and authorised by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, and the relevant authorities. Scheduled flights will resume once the relevant authority confirms the safe reopening of Qatari airspace," HIA said.
The temporary closure of Qatari airspace remains in effect due to the current situation in the region.
— Hamad Int'l Airport (@HIAQatar) March 7, 2026
Passengers are reminded not to proceed to the airport at this time and to contact their respective airlines directly.
Any operating flights are due to the opening of a limited…
6:40pm Doha Time
Qatar intercepts missile attack
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted the country.
Prior to this update, residents in the country reported hearing loud explosions of interceptions.
The country's Interior Ministry sent out an alert on mobile phones, saying the security threat level has been “elevated” and telling residents to “remain indoors”.
It is the second such alert to be sent out today.
After 30 minutes, at 6:57pm, Doha Time, the Interior Ministry sent out another alert saying that the threat has been eliminated.
6:10pm Doha Time
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation slashes crude oil production as precautionary measure
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput as part of its risk management and business continuity strategy.
This comes in light of the ongoing Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, including Iranian threats against safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
The company emphasized that this adjustment is strictly precautionary and will be reviewed as the situation develops. It remains fully prepared to restore production levels once conditions allow. Read more
5:45pm Doha Time
RAF Typhoons deploy to Qatar
Four RAF Typhoon aircraft have deployed from RAF Coningsby to Qatar, in order to bolster the UK’s air presence in the Middle East. Read more
5pm Doha Time
UKMTO reports maritime incident north of Saudi Arabia’s Jubail
The British Maritime Safety Organisation (UKMTO) has received a third-party report on a maritime incident 10 nautical miles north of Jubail in Saudi Arabia.
The report is being investigated, it said.
It advised vessels to transit with caution, further urging them to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
3:15pm Doha Time
UAE intercepts 15 ballistic missiles, 119 UAVs
The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that its air defence systems detected today, Saturday, March 7, 2026, 16 ballistic missiles, of which, 15 were intercepted and destroyed, while one ballistic missile fell into the sea.
Air defence systems also detected 121 UAVs, of which 119 were intercepted, while two fell within the territory of the UAE.
Since the start of the blatant Iranian aggression, a total of 221 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 205 were destroyed, while 14 fell into the sea and two missiles landed within the territory of the UAE.
A total of 1,305 Iranian UAVs have also been detected, of which 1,229 were intercepted, while 76 UAVs fell within the territory of the UAE. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed.
The Ministry said that these attacks resulted in three deaths of Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and 112 minor injuries among individuals of Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian and Turkish nationalities.
1:12pm Doha Time
Bahrain, Iraq airspace remain closed
Bahrain’s international airport says it will remain temporarily suspended due to airspace closure.
Al Jazeera also reported that Iraqi authorities have announced the extension of the closure of the country’s airspace until 12noon (9:00 GMT) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 as a “temporary precautionary measure”
12:44pm Doha Time
Qatar Airways to operate limited flights to Doha
Qatar Airways following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor, intended to operate flights to Hamad International Airport on March 8, 2026. Read more
11:16am Doha Time
UAE authorities handling minor debris incident in Dubai
The Government of Dubai Media Office announced on Saturday that the competent authorities in the emirate dealt with a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris caused by the successful interception of an aerial threat by UAE's air defence systems, with no injuries reported. Read more
10:59am Doha Time
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar.
10:53am Doha Time
Authorities affirm that the "security threat has been eliminated", according to another alert sent to the public.
10:43am Doha Time
In an National Emergency Alert sent out to all phones, Qatar called on individuals to stay indoors warning that the security threat level is elevated.
10:30am Doha Time
Iranian president says neighbouring countries will no longer be attacked: Al Jazeera
9:48am Doha Time
Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys two more drones
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence says two additional drones have been intercepted, Al Jazeera reports.
One was destroyed east of the capital, Riyadh, and another in the country’s “Empty Quarter” desert zone as it travelled towards the Shaybah oilfields.
The country’s air defences have been engaging and destroying drones and ballistic missiles since the early hours of Saturday morning.
9:38am Doha Time
Two ballistic missiles intercepted and destroyed: Saudi Defense Ministry
Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed. Read more
9:14am Doha Time
UAE says it is responding to incoming missile, drone threats
The UAE’s Defence Ministry says its air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
According to Al Jazeera, the sounds heard in various parts of the emirate are the result of intercepting ballistic missiles and drones, it added.
9:12am Doha Time
Flight data shows first flight out of Doha
Qatar has partially reopened its airspace in a cautious first step towards restoring air lines to one of the Gulf’s most important aviation hubs. Read more
6:06am Doha Time
Individual arrested for tweets undermining Qatar Armed Forces: MoI
The Criminal Investigation Department of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested an individual of Arab nationality for publishing a series of tweets through one of his social media accounts in suspicious groups. Read more
