2026 in Qatar
| |||||
| Decades: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See also: | |||||
Events in the year 2026 in Qatar.
Events
[edit]- 28 February – In retaliation for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, Iran launches missiles at surrounding countries, including Qatar.[1]
- 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]
Sports
[edit]- 27 March – 2026 Finalissima
- 19–29 December – 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U17 World Championship[7]
- TBA – 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup[8]
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.
- ^ Amir, Khitam Al (5 March 2026). "Qatar's Ministry of Interior has initiated temporary evacuations near the US Embassy in Doha". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 5 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.
