Giancarlo Esposito Embraces Islam In Saudi Arabia

American actor Giancarlo Esposito has reportedly embraced...

Oman Iran Agree On Hormuz Maritime Security

Oman and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment...

Five Bangladeshi Workers Die In Qatar Road Crash

Five Bangladeshi expatriates have been killed in...
HomeLocal newsExplosion Reported At...

Explosion Reported At Factory In Qatar’s Ras Laffan

Qatari authorities said an explosion occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area on Sunday, with no injuries or hazardous leaks reported.

The Ministry of Interior said the incident was caused by a technical fault inside one of the facilities located in the industrial zone, which is home to some of the country’s key liquefied natural gas processing operations.

In a statement, the ministry said civil defence teams responded immediately and began handling the situation following the explosion.

Officials confirmed that no injuries had been recorded and that there were no leaks posing a risk to workers or the wider public.

The ministry described the incident as an internal explosion linked to a technical issue and said emergency crews remained on site to manage the situation and ensure safety measures were maintained.

Ras Laffan Industrial City is a major hub for Qatar’s energy sector and plays a central role in the country’s liquefied natural gas industry.

Submit Your Article

Share your story with Khaleej Telegraph readers

Minimum 300 words recommended

Our editorial team will review your submission within 48 hours

Continue reading

Bahrain Receives Bids For 100MW Solar Project

Bahrain has received two bids for the development of the 100-megawatt Bilaj Al Jazayer solar project, marking a further step in the Kingdom’s efforts to expand renewable energy capacity and diversify its power mix. The project, being developed by the...

Saudi Industrial Sector Grows With New Licenses

Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector continued its upward trajectory in April, with hundreds of new licenses issued and dozens of factories commencing operations, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The ministry said 322 new...

Saudi And Algerian FMs Discuss Regional Issues

Saudi Arabia and Algeria have held talks on regional developments and bilateral cooperation during a meeting on the sidelines of an Arab League gathering in Jordan. Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan met Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf during the...