Doha, Qatar: The price of gold has slid sharply, reaching its weakest level since December 11 2025, after logging its worst week in about 43 years.
Meanwhile, oil prices stabilized Monday as investors balanced US and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, which could escalate the war, against the release of millions of barrels of seaborne Iranian oil into global markets after Washington temporarily lifted sanctions.
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3:41pm Doha Time
China limits fuel price hikes as oil costs surge: govt
China has limited the amount by which the country's fuel costs can rise, the government announced Monday, to mitigate surging oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.
"To mitigate the impact of abnormal increases in international oil prices, ease the burden on downstream users, and ensure stable economic operations and public welfare, temporary regulatory measures have been adopted," China's state planner said in a statement. Read more
Motorists queue to fill their tanks ahead of a petrol price adjustment expected on March 23, at a petrol station in Suzhou, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on March 22, 2026. Photo by CN-STR / AFP) / CHINA OUT
3:32pm Doha Time
Qatar University to resume on-campus study, work
Qatar University has announced the resumption of on-campus study and work for its students, faculty, and administrative staff starting tomorrow, March 24, 2026. Read more
3:09pm Doha Time
Oil prices plunge over 10% on Trump's Iran remarks
Oil prices tumbled on Monday after US President Donald Trump said the US was postponing strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure after "very good" talks with Iran, according to AFP. In a report, AFP stated that the international benchmark Brent North Sea crude plunged more than 14 percent to $96.00 per barrel. While the main US oil contract West Texas Intermediate also shed more than 14 percent to $84.37 per barrel.
2:55pm Doha Time
Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan.
During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and HE the Turkish Foreign Minister exchanged condolences over the martyrs from the Qatar Armed Forces and the Qatar-Turkiye joint forces, as well as two Turkish civilian collaborators, following a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters caused by a technical malfunction while carrying out a routine mission. Read more
2:51pm Doha Time
Bahrain says it intercepted 147 projectiles, 282 UAVs since start of Iranian attacks
The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) revealed that its air defense systems have intercepted and neutralized 147 projectiles and 282 UAVs that targeted Bahrain since the start of the Iranian attacks.
The BDF urged the public to strictly adhere to maximum levels of caution and alertness to protect their safety and to stay away from affected sites, never approach any suspicious objects, refrain from taking photos of wreckage sites, and never circulate rumors. Read more
2:40pm Doha Time
UAE Defense Ministry reports engaging 7 ballistic missiles, 16 UAVs from Iran
The UAE Ministry of Defense has reported that its air defenses engaged seven ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs launched from Iran on Monday. In a statement, the ministry clarified that since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE air defenses have intercepted 352 ballistic missiles, 15 loitering munitions, and 1,789 one-way attack UAVs. Read here
2:30pm Doha Time
Trump postpones strikes on Iranian power plants for five days
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he has ordered the United States military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days after holding "good and productive conversations" with Tehran.
"I am pleased to report that the United States of America, and the country of Iran, have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. Read here
1:43pm Doha Time
Prime Minister receives phone calls from Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, and Egypt
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty.
During the calls, Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Ministers conveyed their countries' condolences to His Excellency the martyrs from the Qatari Armed Forces following the helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters due to a technical malfunction while on a routine duty mission. Read more
1:30pm Doha Time
Prime Minister receives phone call from High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from HE Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.
During the call, they reviewed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, as well as ways to resolve all disputes peacefully. Read here
12:51pm Doha Time
MoI reinforces safety compliance as employees return to workplaces
The Ministry of Interior has emphasised the importance of continuing to adhere to approved preventive measures and safety instructions as employees resume on-site work tomorrow, March 24, 2026.
The Ministry further stressed the necessity to comply with directives issued by the authorities, including following workplace safety guidelines, ensuring the readiness of emergency exits, evacuation routes, and assembly points, as well as adhering to all instructions issued by the relevant authorities. Read more
11:00am Doha time
Gold declines 6 percent amid Gulf regional tension
The price of gold has slid sharply, reaching its weakest level since December 11 last year, after logging its worst week in about 43 years, as the escalating US-Israel war on Iran raises inflation concerns and higher global interest rates.
Spot gold fell 6 percent to $4,214.89 per 1 ounce (28.3 grams) extending losses into a ninth straight trading session.
The metal according to Al Jazeera dropped more than 10 percent last week, its worst week since February 1983, and has also retreated more than 20 percent from its record peak of $5,594.82 an ounce reached on January 29.
10:39am Doha time
Saudi Arabia announces interception, destruction of three drones in Eastern province
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that air defenses intercepted and destroyed three drones.
The official spokesperson for the Ministry, Brigadier General Turki Al Malki, stated that air defenses intercepted the three drones in the Eastern Province on Monday morning.
The ministry had previously intercepted and destroyed two drones in the same region last night, in addition to detecting the launch of two ballistic missiles toward the Riyadh region, noting that one was intercepted while the other fell in an uninhabited area
10:31am Doha Time
Oil prices stabilize as investors assess US, Iranian threats to facilities
Oil prices stabilized Monday as investors balanced US and Iranian threats to target energy facilities, which could escalate the war, against the release of millions of barrels of seaborne Iranian oil into global markets after Washington temporarily lifted sanctions. Read more
7:40am Doha Time
One Injured by falling debris following missile interception in UAE
The Abu Dhabi Media office said relevant authorities have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national. The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.
