Saudi Arabia Launches Gaza Central Kitchen to Provide 24,000 Meals Daily During Ramadan 

People are seen at the inauguration of the central kitchen in Gaza. (SPA)
People are seen at the inauguration of the central kitchen in Gaza. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Launches Gaza Central Kitchen to Provide 24,000 Meals Daily During Ramadan 

People are seen at the inauguration of the central kitchen in Gaza. (SPA)
People are seen at the inauguration of the central kitchen in Gaza. (SPA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) inaugurated on Thursday a central kitchen in the Gaza Strip.

Launched in cooperation with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage as part of the Saudi fundraising campaign, the facility will provide 24,000 hot meals daily during the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Targeting displaced families in the Deir Al-Balah and Al-Qarara areas, the project aims to distribute 3.6 million meals.

KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah stressed that the project is a continuation of the Kingdom's extensive air, sea, and land bridges.

He underscored Saudi Arabia's commitment to easing humanitarian crisis and supporting the most vulnerable groups, including women and children.

Beyond immediate relief, the kitchen employs 40 local workers and adheres to the highest international health standards.



Gulf Countries Close Airspace after Intercepting Rockets from Iran

 Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026. (Reuters)
Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026. (Reuters)
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Gulf Countries Close Airspace after Intercepting Rockets from Iran

 Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026. (Reuters)
Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026. (Reuters)

Gulf countries temporarily closed their airspace after intercepting rockets fired at them from Iran in wake of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran.

In Qatar, the military said in a statement that it had intercepted incoming Iranian missiles before ⁠they reached ⁠Qatari territory.

The Interior Ministry said no damage was reported.

Bahrain confirmed an attack inside its territory and said a service center of the US Fifth Fleet had been struck.

The Kuwaiti army said it dealt with missiles in Kuwaiti airspace, while Jordan said it had downed two Iranian ballistic missiles.

The United Arab Emirates’ Defense Ministry said it had intercepted an Iranian missile attack.

One person was killed after a rocket was intercepted in the capital, Abu Dhabi, reported the state news agency WAM.

The UAE slammed the attack, saying it was a “flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law.”

It stressed that “it reserves the right to retaliate to the escalation.”

Global airlines suspended flights across the Middle East, with flight maps showing the airspace over Iran virtually empty.


Qatar Condemns ‘Blatant Violation’ of Territory by Iran in Missile Attack

A traditional dhow boat with tourists travels on the waters of the Persian Gulf in front of the West Bay skyline in Doha, Qatar, 27 February 2026. (EPA)
A traditional dhow boat with tourists travels on the waters of the Persian Gulf in front of the West Bay skyline in Doha, Qatar, 27 February 2026. (EPA)
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Qatar Condemns ‘Blatant Violation’ of Territory by Iran in Missile Attack

A traditional dhow boat with tourists travels on the waters of the Persian Gulf in front of the West Bay skyline in Doha, Qatar, 27 February 2026. (EPA)
A traditional dhow boat with tourists travels on the waters of the Persian Gulf in front of the West Bay skyline in Doha, Qatar, 27 February 2026. (EPA)

Qatar on Saturday condemned an Iranian missile attack on its territory after explosions were heard across Doha.

The country's foreign ministry voiced in a statement "its strong condemnation of the targeting of Qatari territory by Iranian ballistic missiles.

It considers this a blatant violation of its national sovereignty," adding it "reserves its full right to respond to this attack".


Saudi Arabia Slams Iran’s ‘Heinous’ Attacks on Gulf Countries, Jordan

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters
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Saudi Arabia Slams Iran’s ‘Heinous’ Attacks on Gulf Countries, Jordan

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Saturday Iran’s “heinous” attack and “flagrant violation” of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.

It underlined its complete solidarity with them, adding that it supports all the measures they take to ensure their security, said the Kingdom’s foreign ministry in a statement.

It warned of the “grave consequences of the continued violation of the sovereignty of nations and principles of international law.”

It called for “firm measures to confront the Iranian violations that undermine the region’s security and stability.”