World / Gulf

UAE reports oil spill from tanker as ships attacked during war 24 Oct 2026 - 08:52 am

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates reported an oil spill from a tanker off its coast on Friday, as vessels in Gulf waters come...

GCC Secretary-General condemns attack on church in Jordan's Karak 23 Oct 2026 - 09:24 pm

Riyadh: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting a church in Jordan's Karak Governorate. In a statement Friday, he...

GCC states strengthen global role in mediation and peacebuilding, Secretary-General says 23 Oct 2026 - 02:38 pm

Istanbul: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have established themselves as trusted international partners in mediation, peacebuilding and efforts to promote global security and...

Arab and international community condemn attacks on Saudi civilian, oil facilities 23 Oct 2026 - 02:23 pm

Capitals: The League of Arab States, Syria, Lebanon, and the Muslim World League have condemned the attacks carried out by Houthi group on...

Saudi says downed drones in Riyadh, Medina areas 22 Oct 2026 - 03:32 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it downed drones in the areas of Riyadh and the holy city of Medina, as Yemen's Houthis...

Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announces interception and destruction of drone in Riyadh region 22 Oct 2026 - 01:21 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Thursday that a drone was intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabia’s...

Saudi says Dammam Airport attack death toll rises to two, including Indian resident 22 Oct 2026 - 10:14 am

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Further to the statement issued regarding the attack that targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on the evening of...

Dubai Police impound 1,630 vehicles over excessive noise, illegal modifications 22 Oct 2026 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Dubai Police issued 7,735 traffic fines and impounded 1,630 vehicles for excessive noise and unauthorised modifications during the first nine months...

One killed, 8 injured in Dammam airport attack: Saudi aviation authority 22 Oct 2026 - 07:08 am

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: An attack targeting the King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia's Dammam killed one person and injured eight others...

UAE monitoring 'unusual odours', no indication of concern: Ministry 21 Oct 2026 - 03:07 pm

Doha, Qatar: Following reports of strange smell causing concern among those residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of Climate Change...

Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz: maritime agency 21 Oct 2026 - 01:12 pm

Dubai, UAE: A ship was struck on Wednesday by "an unknown projectile" off the coast of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, sparking...

UAE drug establishment bans veterinary use of ciprofloxacin from November 20 Oct 2026 - 06:36 pm

Dubai: The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) announced that there will be a ban on the use of ciprofloxacin in the UAE's veterinary sector...

Saudi says intercepted Houthi missile, blasts heard in capital 20 Oct 2026 - 12:45 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi forces on Tuesday said they had intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at the kingdom's capital, after authorities issued...

Kuwait, France sign several cooperation pacts 19 Oct 2026 - 05:44 pm

Kuwait City: Kuwait and France on Monday signed a series of cooperation pacts covering defense, aviation, investment, technology and artificial intelligence, as well...

Saudi, French Foreign Ministers discuss bilateral relations and regional developments 19 Oct 2026 - 04:53 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot...

Shura Council convenes second session of new term, finalizes committee appointments 19 Oct 2026 - 04:35 pm

Doha: The Shura Council finalized the membership of its six committees at its second meeting of the second regular session of its second...

French President arrives in Kuwait 19 Oct 2026 - 12:29 pm

Kuwait: The Amir of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received French President Emmanuel Macron upon his arrival in...

Bahrain Interior Ministry says bodies of four Asian nationals discovered, investigation launched 18 Oct 2026 - 08:12 pm

Manama: The Ministry of Interior in Bahrain said that its General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science has launched an investigation into...