LIVE UPDATES: Qatar Intercepts Drone Targeting Al-Udeid Air Base

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-06T07:29:17+00:00

Qatar intercepted a drone attack on Al-Udeid Air Base, while Saudi Arabia shot down multiple drones near Riyadh and a cruise missile. Qatar Airways flights are suspended pending airspace reopening, and Jordan's air defenses downed drones. Security alerts were issued in Qatar.

RunWithRugs

2026-03-06 07:29:17

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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatar Amiri Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted a drone attack targeting Al-Udeid Air Base.
Stay tuned for more live updates

** 9:40am Doha Time**

** Saudi Arabia shoots down another drone**

Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry says it has intercepted and destroyed a drone to the north-east of Riyadh.

The incident according to Al Jazeera comes after ministry announced the downing of three drones earlier to the east of Riyadh.

** 9:34am Doha Time**

** Qatar Airways flights operation remain suspended, affected passengers to be contacted directly**

Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace

The airlines said that it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. Read more:

** 9:18am Doha Time**

** Saudi Arabia says downs three drones east of Riyadh**

Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry says it has intercepted three drones to the east of the Riyadh region, Al Jazeera reports.

It also said a cruise missile was intercepted and destroyed to the east of the country’s central al-Kharj governorate.

** 9:10am Doha Time**

** Etihad to resume some flights from Abu Dhabi today**

Etihad Airways, one of the UAE’s two flag carriers, has announced it will“resume a limited commercial flight schedule” between Abu Dhabi and key destinations today.

In a post on X, the airline advised passengers to go to the airport if they have a confirmed booking on a newly resumed flight or“have been contacted directly by Etihad” Al Jazeera said.

** 9:01am Doha Time
Drones shot down in Jordan**

Air defences have shot down several drones in the Jordanian city of Irbid, according to Al Jazeera’s correspondent on the ground.

** 3:57am Doha Time
MoI issues warning alert**

Ministry of Interior issued an alert of normalcy saying security threat has been eliminated but warns the public to follow relevant authorities instructions

** 3:45am Doha Time
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior issues a warning to the public**

Ministry of Interior elevated security threat level and warns the public to remain indoors, refrain from going out and stay away from windows to ensure safety.

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