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Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

The Houthis say they fired missiles and drones at Riyadh and Dammam airports, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and other Saudi targets. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the claims, and it was unclear

October 24, 2026

by Arab Desk

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Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump is leaning toward renewing military action against Iran, but no final decision has been made. He has pledged not to attack before the November 3 midterms.

October 24, 2026

by Arab Desk

Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh at a meeting with ambassadors in Ramallah, West Bank, file photo

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone First Elections in 20 Years

The Palestinian Authority has told France its November 28 legislative elections will be delayed by several

NASA satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, captured December 2, 2020

IRGC Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say a crude-oil tanker hit a mine and burned in the Strait of

Qatar: The municipality closes a butchery, a restaurant and a grocery store in Al Wakra and Al Khor for handling food in unsanitary conditions

Today, Saturday, the Ministry of Municipality announced the closure of two food establishments in Al-Wakra for handling food in unsanitary conditions. The ministry said on its Twitter account: Al-Wakra Municipality issued two

March 11, 2023

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Qatar: Rashid Al-Marri crowned the middle round and Al-Muhannadi in the minor

The eleventh round of Qatar Equestrian Tours witnessed the competitions "Longines – cringe" Yesterday, strong competitions, on the Longines outdoor field in Al Shaqab – a member of Qatar Foundation, which organizes

March 11, 2023

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Qatar: Dr.. Hind Al Hammadi to Al Sharq: Qatar is a model for managing population diversity and peaceful coexistence

Dr. Hind Mohamed Ahmed Al-Hammadi presented a research centered on the Qatari model in managing population diversity and peaceful coexistence in light of the Qatari immigration goals of the Alliance of Civilizations

March 11, 2023

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Qatar: "Reading for the Family" in Ramadan

Qatar Foundation is organizing within an initiative "Qatar reads"A reading program for the family in the month of Ramadan. This event will be dedicated to members of the Family Reading Program, in

March 11, 2023

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Qatar: Launching the activities of the astronomical camp in Al-Amriyah

The Qatar Calendar House announced the launch of the activities of the free astronomical camp in the Al-Amriyah region in the sky of the State of Qatar. The Qatar Calendar House mentioned

March 11, 2023

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Qatar: A brilliant opening for the Olympic Committee beach

Amidst a very refreshing atmosphere, the competitions of the third edition of the Qatar Olympic Committee Beach Games 2023 tournament kicked off yesterday, which will be held on the beach courts at

March 11, 2023

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Qatar: The start of the Asian Snooker Championship

Today, the first three Asian championships for snooker and English billiards, organized by the Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation, will start today, simultaneously, until the nineteenth of this March, with the participation

March 11, 2023

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Qatar: Kuwait wins the Arab Union round at His Highness the Amir’s Camel Festival

Yesterday, Friday, the competitions of the annual festival of purebred Arabian camels continued on the sword of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in the presence

March 11, 2023

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Qatar: Asian and Arab achievements for Annabi

Qatari shooter Amal Mahmoud won the gold medal in the rifle competition with moving targets at the Asian Cup for Rifle and Pistol in Jakarta 2023, to add the second gold medal

March 11, 2023

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Qatar: Meteorology warns of thunderstorms expected at sea, accompanied by strong winds and high waves

The Meteorological Department warned of expected thunderstorms at sea, accompanied by strong winds and high waves at the beginning.. The weather on the coast is expected, until six in the evening today,

March 11, 2023

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Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone First Elections in 20 Years

IRGC Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Qatar: The municipality closes a butchery, a restaurant and a grocery store in Al Wakra and Al Khor for handling food in unsanitary conditions

Qatar: Rashid Al-Marri crowned the middle round and Al-Muhannadi in the minor

Qatar: Dr.. Hind Al Hammadi to Al Sharq: Qatar is a model for managing population diversity and peaceful coexistence

Qatar: "Reading for the Family" in Ramadan

Qatar: Launching the activities of the astronomical camp in Al-Amriyah

Qatar: A brilliant opening for the Olympic Committee beach

Qatar: The start of the Asian Snooker Championship

Qatar: Kuwait wins the Arab Union round at His Highness the Amir’s Camel Festival

Qatar: Asian and Arab achievements for Annabi

Qatar: Meteorology warns of thunderstorms expected at sea, accompanied by strong winds and high waves

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