Amidst tensions in the Middle East, an attack on a US air base in Qatar has resulted in the closure of Qatari and Bahraini airspace. This has affected flight operations from different airports across the country to the gulf nations.

Kuwait: Kuwait has temporarily closed its airspace as a precautionary measure following Iran’s missile strikes on a US military base in Qatar. The decision comes amid rising regional tensions and fears of further escalation.

Doha: Qatar has strongly condemned Iran’s missile attack on the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base, calling it a “blatant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and international norms.

Doha: In what can be touted as sharp escalation of tensions in West Asia, Iran on Monday reportedly launched six missiles targeting US military bases in Qatar, according to a report by Axios. The move comes in retaliation for American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend.

Dubai: Qatar closed its airspace Monday amid threats of Iranian retaliation against the United States.

Dubai: UAE-based Indian doctor and philanthropist Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced Rs 6 crore in financial aid for the families of medical students and doctors affected by the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last week.

 The long-anticipated GCC unified tourist visa has reportedly been approved and will be rolled out shortly. It will allow foreign tourists to visit all six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council — the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait — under a single entry permit, in a move reminiscent of the Schengen visa system in Europe.

Riyadh: A 36-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala, who had been undergoing treatment after sustaining severe injuries in an air conditioner compressor explosion, passed away on Sunday, reports said.