2026 in Qatar
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Events in the year 2026 in Qatar.
Events
[edit]February
[edit]- 28 February – In retaliation for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, Iran launches missiles at surrounding countries, including Qatar.[1]
March
[edit]- 2 March –
- State energy firm QatarEnergy halts all LNG production at its Ras Laffan Industrial City following an Iranian drone attack.[2]
- The Qatar Emiri Air Force claims it shot down two Iranian Su-24 jets over the Persian Gulf.[3]
- 3 March – Ten people are arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran.[4]
- 4 March – An Iranian ballistic missile strikes the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military base in the region.[5]
- 5 March – Qatari authorities evacuate residents near the United States embassy in Doha as a precautionary measure.[6]
- 6 March –
- The Qatari government announces that its military had intercepted nine Iranian drones, while one drone struck an uninhabited area.[7]
- The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority partially reopens the country's airspace through designated contingency routes with limited capacity. Operations initially included evacuation flights for stranded passengers and air cargo services.[8]
- 18 March – Iran launches a missile attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world's largest LNG export facility, causing "extensive damage" according to QatarEnergy.[9]
- 19 March – Qatar expels Iranian diplomatic staff handling military and security affairs due to Iranian attacks on the country.[10]
- 22 March – After a technical malfunction, a Qatari military helicopter crashes in regional waters, killing all seven Qatari forces on board.[11]
Sports
[edit]- 19–29 December – 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U17 World Championship[12]
- TBA – 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "AFP: Loud explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Gas prices soar as QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iran attacks". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ Gambrell, Jon; Lidman, Melanie; MAGDY, SAMY (2 March 2026). "War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back". AP News. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Qatar announces arrest of Iran's IRGC sleeper cells". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ "Iranian Missile Strikes Biggest U.S. Air Base in the Middle East, Qatar Says". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ Al Amir, Khitam (5 March 2026). "Qatar's Ministry of Interior has initiated temporary evacuations near the US Embassy in Doha". Gulf News. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ^ "9 drones intercepted on Friday: Ministry of Defence". Gulf Times. QNA. 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Announces Partial Reopening of Airspace". Deccan Chronicle. AFP. 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "Qatar says Iran missile attack sparks fire, causes damage at gas facility". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "Trump claims Israel attacked South Pars alone and vows no more strikes after Iran's retaliation". The National. 19 March 2026. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ Staff, Al Jazeera. "All seven on board Qatar military helicopter killed in crash". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "Chile and Qatar to host next year's U17 World Champs". FIVB. 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Qatar appointed as host of FIFA U-17 World Cup annually from 2025 to 2029". FIFA. 14 March 2024.
