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Iran drones hit Gulf refineries, spark regional tension

Fires break out in Kuwait and Bahrain as Saudi Arabia and Qatar shoot down aerial threats

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The Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar’s principal site for production of liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquid, administrated by Qatar Petroleum, some 80km north of capital Doha. File photo.

Ronaldo to stay in Spain amid Middle East tensions

Al Nassr’s captain left to Madrid with family in a private jet earlier this month

Cristiano Ronaldo

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races: How much is F1 losing?

With these cancellations, teams and drivers face unexpected break of nearly five weeks

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and Alpine's French driver Pierre Gasly (R) drive during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 15, 2026.

Eid: Saudi Arabia calls for Shawwal crescent sighting

Supreme Court calls for sighting of Shawwal crescent for Eid Al Fitr confirmation

Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia urges Muslims to sight Shawwal crescent moon on Wednesday

Umrah visa deadlines announced ahead of Hajj season

The last day for issuing Umrah visas will be the first of Shawwal

Saudi Arabia sets final Umrah visa deadlines ahead of Hajj season

F1 cancels April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

FIA confirms no replacement races will be held amid Middle East tensions

FIA confirms April Bahrain and Saudi F1 races cancelled

F1 set to cancel Bahrain, Saudia Arabian Grands Prix

F1 Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix likely to be cancelled

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Detour across countries: How UAE residents made it back

Residents share long roads home from Uganda, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, India by air, road

Rashid Abbas (extreme right) and Irshad Aboobacker (second from left) break their fast with fellow passengers during their 28-hour journey back to the UAE.

Filipino arrested over fatal child stabbing in Medina

The suspect has been detained, and legal proceedings have been initiated against him

Child killed in Medina home, Saudi police arrest domestic worker

Saudia partially resumes Dubai flights from March 7

Airline says services will expand depending on developments

Initial phase includes Riyadh–Dubai and Jeddah–Dubai routes.

Will F1 Grands Prix go ahead in Bahrian and Saudi?

Both races are under threat of being postponed

Both the Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix are under threat

Saudi Arabia to Iran: Attacks will not go unanswered

Riyadh reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Gulf states affected by ranian aggression

The Kingdom skyscraper is lit with text tat reads, ‘Lord, make this country safe’ in the Saudi capital Riyadh on March 3, 2026.

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