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 .... 

• 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

GCC Security Forces Launch Joint Exercise “Arabian Gulf Security 4”

 The joint tactical exercise of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) security agencies, named Arabian Gulf Security 4, officially began on January  25  and will run until 4 February 2026.

This exercise brings together security forces from across the Gulf to enhance coordination, tactical readiness, and regional security. Such collaborations are vital for strengthening cooperation and preparedness in addressing emerging security challenges in the region.

The Ministry of Interior of Qatar shared the announcement on their official Facebook page, highlighting the importance of joint training and knowledge sharing among GCC nations.

This event underscores the commitment of Gulf countries to collective safety and rapid response capabilities.

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