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Doha, Qatar: Oil prices spiked to nearly $120 per barrel before falling back slightly on Monday as Iran continued its attacks on several Arab countries, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets.
Bahrain News Agency reported that Bapco Energies, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s integrated energy company, serves notice of Force Majeure on its Group operations which have been affected by the on-going regional conflict in the Middle East and the recent attack on its refinery complex.
Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks Monday, while Iran pressed on with strikes against neighbouring countries.
Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain all reported new attacks, after loud explosions were heard
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11:28am Doha Time
Two injured in Abu Dhabi as debris falls after interceptions
Abu Dhabi authorities say two people were injured in two separate locations by falling debris following an interception by the country’s air defence system.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office on its social media said a Jordanian national sustained minor injuries in the first incident, while an Egyptian national was moderately injured in the second.
The statement urged the public to obtain information from official sources only, and to avoid the spreading of rumours or unverified information.
11:20am Doha Time
Azerbaijan reopens Iran border to cargo traffic after drone incident
Azerbaijan says it had reopened its border crossings with Iran for all cargo traffic, according to Russia’s state-run TASS news agency. Read more
10:27am Doha Time
F-16s, air defence systems deployed to Northern Cyprus: Turkiye
Turkiye’s Defence Ministry says it has deployed six F-16 fighter aircraft and air defence systems to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as part of approach to enhance the security of the region considering the recent developments.
“Additional measures will continue to be taken based on further developments, if deemed necessary,” said the ministry in a statement.
9:57am Doha Time
Crude oil price jumps more than 30% due to supply disruptions
Oil prices spiked to nearly $120 per barrel before falling back slightly on Monday as Iran continued its attacks on several Arab countries, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets. Read more
9:35am Doha Time
Bahrain's Bapco Energies declares force majeure on operations
Bahrain News Agency reported that Bapco Energies, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s integrated energy company, serves notice of Force Majeure on its Group operations. Read more
9:25am Doha Time
Bahrain says Iranian strike on oil complex causes fire, damage: state media
A strike targeting Bahrain's sprawling Al Ma'ameer oil facility caused a fire at the complex along with material damage, state media said on Monday, in the latest attack against Gulf energy installations.
8:45am Doha Time
General Directorate of Traffic seizes 39 vehicles for noise violations
The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, has seized 39 violating vehicles that were emitting loud and disturbing noises while driving on the roads. Their drivers were apprehended and referred to the competent authorities in accordance with the procedures followed in such cases.
This action comes as part of the ongoing efforts of the General Directorate of Traffic to control violations that disturb public tranquility and cause inconvenience to road users and residents.
Producing disturbing noise from vehicles is considered a violation of Article (58) of the Traffic Law issued by Decree-Law No. (19) of 2007, which stipulates that no vehicle may be driven on the road if it emits disturbing noise, and that every vehicle must be equipped with a properly functioning muffler (silencer). Read more
8:30am Doha Time
Over 300 arrested for filming and circulating misleading information
The Ministry of Interior announced that the Economic and Cyber Crimes Prevention Department at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested 313 individuals of various nationalities. The arrests were made for filming and circulating unauthorized video clips, spreading misleading information and rumours, and disseminating content intended to incite public concern, in violation of official directives. The necessary legal and administrative measures have been taken against those involved. Read more
3:45am Doha Time
Qatar intercepts missile attack: MoD
The Ministry of Defense announced early Monday via their official page on X that the armed forces intercepted a missile attack which tageted the State of Qatar.
