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March 18, 2026

Gold Prices Fall Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Doha: Gold prices declined on Wednesday as investors weighed expectations that the US Federal Reserve will maintain a cautious monetary policy stance, amid rising oil prices and mounting inflationary pressures. Gold prices experienced a dip, with spot…

UAE Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has announced that its air defense systems successfully intercepted multiple missile and drone attacks launched from Iran. The Ministry of Defense confirmed the engagement of ballistic missiles and the deployment of…

Oil Prices Fall as Iraq Resumes Exports via Ceyhan Port

Baghdad: Oil prices declined on Wednesday following the resumption of crude exports from Iraq’s Kirkuk oilfields to Turkiye’s Ceyhan port, easing concerns over supply disruptions in global markets.

According to Qatar News Agency, the pullback comes…

Qatar to Hold Eid Al-Fitr Prayers Indoors Amid Current Conditions

Qatar: Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that Eid Al-Fitr prayers this year will be held indoors at mosques across the country, citing concern for public safety amid current circumstances. A ministry statement said the d…

Aoun Chairs High-Level Security Meeting on Israeli Attacks

Beirut: President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Wednesday chaired a high-level security meeting bringing together the ministers of defense and interior, the army commander, and heads of security agencies. The meeting focused on reviewing the securi…

Oil Prices Rise More Than 3% at Settlement

Doha: Oil prices rose by more than 3% at settlement on Tuesday, amid ongoing market volatility. Futures for Brent crude climbed by $3.21, or 3.2%, to settle at $103.42 per barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude rose by $2.71, or 2.9%, to $96…