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Events in the year 2026 in Qatar.
Incumbents
Events
February
- 28 February – In retaliation for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, Iran launches missiles at surrounding countries, including Qatar.[1]
March
- 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 helicopter of the Qatar Armed Forces crashes in regional waters, killing all seven people on board including three Turkish nationals.[11]
April
- 7 April – Four people are injured by falling debris in Muraikh, after the Qatar Armed Forces intercept Iranian missiles.[12]
June
- 21 June – An explosion at a gas plant in Ras Laffan kills at least 13 people and injures 66 others.[13]
- 28 June – The Qatari interior ministry announces that a Qatari was killed after sustaining wounds from shrapnel because of "military operations in the area" after a vessel carrying him and another individual went missing.[14]
Sports
- 19 November–13 December – 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup[15]
- 19–29 December – 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U17 World Championship[16]
Deaths
- 27 May – Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, 73, deputy prime minister (2003–2011)[17]
References
- "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.
- "All seven on board Qatar military helicopter killed in crash". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- "Four people injured from falling debris of intercepted missiles in Qatar".
- "At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion". BBC. 22 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- "Qatar says citizen killed from shrapnel due to 'military operations'". Reuters. 28 June 2026. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- "Qatar appointed as host of FIFA U-17 World Cup annually from 2025 to 2029". FIFA. 14 March 2024.
- "Chile and Qatar to host next year's U17 World Champs". FIVB. 1 July 2025.
- "Former Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah passes away". The Peninsula. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.