Doha, Qatar: Missile and drone attacks continue to target the Gulf region with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait reporting interceptions.
Stay tuned for live updates:
2:37pm Doha Time
Qatar sent out an “elevated” threat level alert, telling residents to “remain indoors”.
Qatar has just sent out ‘elevated’ threat level alert around 2:39pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
This is the second such alert to be sent out today.
12:17pm Doha Time
Two medics injured in Kuwait after debris falls on ambulance centre
Kuwait’s Health Ministry says two medical emergency staff have been injured after debris fell on an ambulance centre.
According to Al Jazeera, the ministry in a post on X said both of the injured medics were in stable condition.
11:30am Doha Time
Sending unverified content to official accounts is a violation, warns MOI
The Ministry of Interior warned that sending or referencing rumours and unverified news to official social media accounts is a violation, alongside reposting content from suspicious sources.
It emphasized that these actions are considered a clear violation and a direct contribution to promoting such content and expanding its reach. Read more
11am Doha Time
MOI cautions home surveillance camera owners to secure devices
The Ministry of Interior has urged owners of home surveillance cameras to take the necessary measures to secure their devices and protect them from cyber attacks.
In a social media post, the Ministry noted that these steps are part of ongoing efforts to enhance digital security for individuals and families in the country. Read more
10:40am Doha Time
Saudi Arabia intercepts more drones
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry says it has downed three more drones in its Eastern Province, hours after it said it downed over a dozen drones in the same region, according to Al Jazeera.
9am Doha Time
Pakistani national killed by falling debris in Abu Dhabi
Officials in Abu Dhabi responded to an incident in the Bani Yas area after shrapnel fell following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
The incident resulted in the death of an individual stated an official statement from the emirate.
The victim was a Pakistani national, it further confirmed in a post on X.
8am Doha Time
Kuwaiti forces take down drone
The spokesman for Kuwait’s National Guard said a drone was taken down by armed forces in line with “ongoing efforts to enhance security, protect vital sites and confront any potential threats”.
7:15am Doha Time
Falling debris causes minor fire in Qatar's Industrial Area, no injuries
Civil Defense dealt with a minor fire in the industrial area caused by falling debris following the interception of a missile this morning, March 17, 2026.
The Ministry of Interior stated this on its social media, adding that no injuries were reported.
7am Doha Time
Armed Forces intercept missile attack targeting Qatar
The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announced that the armed forces intercepted a missile attack which targeted State of Qatar.
Loud sounds of interception were heard in several parts of Doha.
The alert from the Ministry was followed by a message on the Public Safety Alert system stating that the security threat had been eliminated and normalcy restored.
