An industrial explosion occurred Sunday evening at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, during start-up operations.
The incident was caused by a technical malfunction; the fire was quickly contained.
No dangerous leaks were initially reported.
54 people were injured.
18 people remain missing.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing, led by Lekhwiya's international search and rescue group and civil defense teams.
Ras Laffan is Qatar's main LNG processing hub
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
TrampoTrampo Extreme Summer Camp - Doha
Ladies Only Day - at Dana club outdoor pool - July 14th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Outdoor Pool
Ladies, it's your day.
— Dana Club Doha (@DanaClubDoha) July 8, 2026
July 14th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Outdoor Pool. A full day of swimming, aqua aerobics, live DJ beats, and pure sunshine energy made just for you and your friends. Do not miss the fun. Join us. pic.twitter.com/3xcNGPtAP8
Al Rayyan Opens Summer Doors for Youth
فتح نادي الريان الرياضي أبوابه أمام النشء والشباب، عبر باقة متنوعة من الأنشطة الصيفية التي تجمع بين الرياضة والثقافة والإبداع، في بيئة آمنة ومحفّزة.#برنامج_الصباح_رباح | #قناة_الريان | #قطر pic.twitter.com/qBE8eiQ1iZ
— قناة الريان الفضائية (@AlrayyanTV) July 8, 2026
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Al Rayyan Sports Club launches a summer youth program with sports, culture, and creativity.
A 131-second video shows facilities, children in indoor drills (volleyball, basketball, soccer), and interviews with supervisor Mohammad Al-Hajri and a young participant.
The initiative targets youth engagement during Qatar's peak summer heat when outdoor activities are restricted.
K2 Airways Cargo Boeing 737-400 from Sharjah to Karachi disappeared from radar
A K2 Airways Cargo Boeing 737-400 (AP-BOI), operating flight KTA1732 from Sharjah to Karachi, disappeared from radar over the Arabian Sea, approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi, near Ormara.
— AirNav Radar (@AirNavRadar) July 7, 2026
The aircraft was carrying five crew members. According to initial reports,… pic.twitter.com/uVpW6NiE0l
Argentina vs Egypt: Fair Win ? - 4 minute compilation video
Fizeram um compilado de 4 minutos mostrando os lances em que a Argentina foi favorecida contra o Egito.
— FLA Henrique (@flahenriquebr) July 7, 2026
Simplesmente um escândalo mundial. Quanta sujeira envolvida. 🤢 pic.twitter.com/od2BQ1bZY1
A 4-minute compilation video posted by Brazilian user @flahenriquebr highlights disputed referee and VAR calls during Argentina's 3-2 Round of 16 win over Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, with the user condemning the officiating as a "world scandal" tainted by partiality.
Monday, July 06, 2026
New from HIA - facial recognition - Fast Pass
Introducing Fast Pass.
— Hamad Int'l Airport (@HIAQatar) July 6, 2026
Your face is now your boarding pass. ✈️
New from HIA and @qatarairways: facial recognition at bag drop, security, and boarding gates. No more digging for documents, just walk through.
How to get started:
📱 Register on the Qatar Airways app before you… pic.twitter.com/bxLeyqkMi4
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Qatar Chess Summer Program for kids
A summer program that combines learning, participation, and a variety of activities, giving children the opportunity to spend their time in an engaging and enjoyable environment.
— Qatar Chess (@QatarChess) July 1, 2026
Register your child today and give them a summer filled with learning, creativity, and discovery. pic.twitter.com/nvdMO12HNz
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
🐴 Al Shaqab Summer Camp – Young Riders Take Over! 🎥
يومٌ بعيون فرساننا. 📸
— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) June 30, 2026
يشاركنا فرساننا أجمل لحظاتهم خلال المعسكر الداخلي في الشقب.
A day through their eyes. 📸
Follow along as our Internal Camp riders take over and share their favourite moments. pic.twitter.com/6rRBAd1OMd
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Qatar's top equestrian destination, Al Shaqab (part of Qatar Foundation), just dropped a fun 57-second video takeover featuring young campers from their Internal Summer Camp. The clip is packed with adorable moments – kids riding in indoor arenas, feeding hay to their favorite horses 🥕, snapping selfies in full riding gear 🤳, and soaking up knowledge in classroom sessions about all things equine 📚.
The video is perfectly timed for the June 2026 camp sessions, which are designed for riders aged 10–14. It shines a spotlight on the camp's hands-on approach to horsemanship – blending practical training with education to help young riders build real skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for horses in a professional, supportive setting 🌟
What We Know About the Incident - Saudi Aramco helicopter crash - June 28 2026
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in eastern Saudi Arabia on June 28, 2026, resulting in the deaths of all 14 people on board. The incident occurred at a critical moment, as the Ras Tanura facility had just resumed operations after a months-long pause linked to regional tensions. While Saudi authorities have launched an official investigation, the cause of the crash remains unknown .
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Date and location: The crash took place on June 28, 2026, in Ras Tanura, a key oil refinery and export terminal on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast.
Fatalities: All 14 Saudi nationals aboard the helicopter were killed.
Visual evidence: Footage shared by @ConnectingPak showed the wrecked aircraft, smoke rising from the site, and emergency responders at the coastal location.
Recent context: Ras Tanura had resumed crude loadings only days earlier, after a four-month halt caused by regional conflicts.
Official response: Saudi authorities confirmed the accident via the energy ministry and state-run media, and have opened an official probe.
Cause: As of now, no cause has been determined, according to reports from Reuters, Al Jazeera, and the BBC.
A helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashes in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, killing 14 passengers as authorities launch an investigation into the cause of the tragic incident.#pakistanconnect pic.twitter.com/7JWV16GrNe
— P Connect (@ConnectingPak) June 28, 2026
Monday, June 29, 2026
Qatar Authorities Locate Missing Vessel; One Dead, One Injured
Key Points Date & location: June 28, 2026, near Ras Laffan.
Casualties: One Qatari citizen deceased (shrapnel), one Arab resident injured (stable).
Context: Occurred during heightened U.S.-Iran military clashes in the Gulf.
Official stance: No blame attributed to any specific party.
Response: Temporary suspension of recreational maritime activities; commercial shipping exempted.
Status: Investigation ongoing.
Statement from the Ministry of Interior Regarding the Incident Involving a Marine Vessel.#MOIQatar pic.twitter.com/BcrRVbvw23
— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) June 28, 2026
Qatar Suspends Recreational Maritime Activities Until Further Notice
Qatar's Ministry of Transport has issued an immediate safety advisory, suspending all maritime activities for leisure boats, fishing boats, jet skis, and similar private vessels until further notice. Commercial vessels that follow international maritime conventions—such as cargo ships and tankers—are exempt from this suspension.
The temporary measure was coordinated with security authorities and mirrors Qatar's previous precautionary halts during periods of heightened regional tensions in the Persian Gulf.
For public safety, owners and users of maritime vessels, including leisure boats, fishing boats, jet skis, and all other maritime vessels, are advised to temporarily suspend sailing and all forms of maritime activities, as of the date of this announcement & until further notice. pic.twitter.com/7qSsQVPYoY
— Ministry of Transport 🇶🇦 وزارة المواصلات (@MOTQatar) June 29, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Qatar (1) : (3) BIH - FIFA World Cup 2026
Full Time.. 🔊
— Qatar Football Association (@QFA_EN) June 24, 2026
Qatar (1) : (3) BIH
FIFA World Cup 2026™ 🌍🏆#AlAnnabi #AllForQatar pic.twitter.com/uJWuIusLE9
Sunday, June 21, 2026
54 injured, 18 missing after Ras Laffan explosion - Qatar ministry reports
بلغ إجمالي عدد المصابين في الحادث الذي وقع بأحد المصانع في منطقة رأس لفان الصناعية (54) شخصاً، فيما تباشر مجموعة البحث والإنقاذ القطرية الدولية التابعة لقوة الأمن الداخلي (لخويا)، بالتعاون مع فرق الدفاع المدني، عمليات البحث عن (18) شخصاً مفقوداً.#الداخلية_قطر
— وزارة الداخلية - قطر (@MOI_Qatar) June 22, 2026
The MOI Qatar reported the number of injured and vanished ones on its twitter account .....
Sad day for Qatar ....
Operational Incident at Ras Laffan Industrial City
Operational Incident at Ras Laffan Industrial City
— QatarEnergy (@qatarenergy) June 21, 2026
QatarEnergy confirms that there was an operational incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City which resulted in an explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility in the evening hours of…
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🔥💥 QatarEnergy reports explosion + fire at Barzan gas facility (Ras Laffan) during start-up operations – June 21, 2026.
🚒 Emergency teams quickly contained it. No injuries mentioned. 🙏
🏭🌍 Ras Laffan = world’s largest LNG hub – but Barzan = for domestic use, not exports – so global markets? Probably safe... for now. 😅
⚡📉 The twist? This same site was hit by major Iranian missiles in March 2026 💢 – caused massive damage & global price spikes 📈. So this "contained incident" lands in a very tense regional atmosphere. 🧨
Bottom line:
✅ Contained.
✅ No injuries.
❓ But timing + location = everyone’s watching closely. 👀🌊