Dubai news highlights: UAE tells Iran ‘your war not with your neighbours’ after blasts in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain

Dubai news highlights: Iran has launched fresh attacks on US bases in the gulf region after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family in US-Israel joint strikes on Saturday.

Dubai news live updates: Smoke rises after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, as seen from Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2026. (REUTERS)

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• 1 Mar 2026, 04:17:29 PM IST

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• 1 Mar 2026, 04:15:44 PM IST

  Dubai news updates: Developments so far

  • Key landmarks in Dubai, including the Dubai Internation Airport, Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab came under attack on Sunday as Iran retaliated to US and Israel strikes which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

  • UAE residents' phones got an emergency text, “Seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building, steer away from windows, doors, and open areas. Await for further instructions.” The message said this was "due to current situation, potential missile threats".

  • All flights to and from Dubai airport on Sunday were cancelled, according to FlightRadar24 data at 9:25am (IST). Four people were injured at the airport amid strikes.

  • US President Donald Trump issued a tern warning against Iran on Sunday asking it not to escalate its attacks, writing online that America will strike back 'WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!"

  • India on Saturday issued an advisory for passengers stranded at airports in UAE amid escalating conflict in the Middle East after US-Israel-Iran strikes. In an advisory issued late on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi said the embassy and the consulate are in touch with UAE authorities.

• 1 Mar 2026, 02:17:38 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: UAE slams Iran

  Dubai news live updates: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's advisor Anwar Gargash slammed Iran over its retaliatory actions in the gulf region which caused some casualties and damage to the infrastructure.

  “Iran's aggression against the Gulf states missed its target and isolated Iran at its critical moment. Your war is not with your neighbors, and through this escalation, you confirm the narrative of those who see Iran as the region's primary source of danger, and its missile program as a perpetual title for instability. Return to your senses, to your surroundings, and deal with your neighbors with reason and responsibility before the circle of isolation and escalation widens,” Gargash wrote on X.

• 1 Mar 2026, 02:03:09 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: When will UAE airspace reopen?

  Dubai news live updates: More than 1,000 flights to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi were canceled after US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered Iranian missile retaliation and sweeping airspace closures across the Middle East, according to Reuters. Authorities have not announced a timeline for reopening UAE airspace. Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest international travel hub handling over 1,000 flights a day, was shut after sustaining damage during overnight Iranian retaliatory strikes across Gulf states, Reuters reported. Click here for more updates

• 1 Mar 2026, 02:01:12 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Israel pounds Iran, says it has “struck the heart of Tehran”

  Dubai news live updates: Israel has launched attacks on Iran saying it struck the ‘Hear of Tehran’. “The Israeli Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, has begun a wave of strikes against targets belonging to the Iranian terror regime in Tehran,” IDF said in a statement.

• 1 Mar 2026, 01:50:20 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Iran-US conflict on Day 2

  Dubai news live updates: The US-Iran conflict entered day two on Sunday with Iran renewing its attack on US bases in the Middle East and Trump warning Iran against any further escalation. Six people have been killed in Karachi as protesters who stormed the US consulate clashed with the police. Read full report here

• 1 Mar 2026, 01:32:36 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Six killed in Karachi as protesters storm US consulate

  Dubai news live updates: Six people have reportedly been killed in Karachi after protesters clashed with the police as hundreds tried to storm the US consulate in protests against Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's killing by US strikes.

• 1 Mar 2026, 12:48:58 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: 8 injured in Qatar

  Dubai news live updates: Qatar on Sunday said that eight people were injured following the spate of fresh attacks from Iran in response to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family in US-Israel joint operation.

• 1 Mar 2026, 12:47:29 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Two injured in Dubai as drone debris falls on houses

  Dubai news live updates: Two people have been injured after drone debris fell on residential houses in Dubai on Sunday as Iran launched fresh attacks against US bases in the region.

• 1 Mar 2026, 12:32:00 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Qatar Airways suspends operations

  Dubai news live updates: Qatar Airways on Sunday announced to suspend operations on account of closure of the Qatari airspace.

  “Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. A further update will be provided on March 02 by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC),” the airlines said in a statement.

• 1 Mar 2026, 12:25:03 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: India issues advisory for stranded passengers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai

  Dubai news live updates: India on Saturday issued an advisory for passengers stranded at airports in UAE amid escalating conflict in the Middle East after US-Israel-Iran strikes. In an advisory issued late on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi said the embassy and the consulate are in touch with UAE authorities. Complete advisory here

• 1 Mar 2026, 12:12:58 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Iran says it destroyed US naval base in Kuwait

  Dubai news live updates: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Sunday claimed it struck a US naval base in Kuwait with ballistic missiles and drones. The attack came amid a dramatic escalation in the region after the United States and Israel launched a coordinated assault on Iran, and Tehran confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the strikes. Read full story here

• 1 Mar 2026, 12:07:05 PM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Iran says Israel seeking to divide Iran

  Dubai news live updates: Iran's security chief Ali Larijani warned on Sunday against attempts to divide Iran following the killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US and Israeli strikes. "Groups seeking to divide Iran should know that we will not tolerate it," said Larijani, head of the Supreme National Security Council, in an interview broadcast on state TV, calling on Iranians to unite.

• 1 Mar 2026, 11:51:31 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Etihad Airways cancels all flights to and from Abu Dhabi airport till March 2

  Dubai news live updates: Etihad Airways cancels all flights to and from Abu Dhabi airport till March 2

• 1 Mar 2026, 11:49:46 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: India offers to help stranded foreigners

  Dubai news live updates: In view of flight disruptions due to Iran-US conflict in the Middle East, India on Sunday asked foreign nationals in the country to approach relevant authorities for visa extensions.

  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for foreign nationals impacted by the travel disruptions.

  The MEA urged foreign nationals to contact their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) if they require assistance with visa extensions or need to regularise their stay.

• 1 Mar 2026, 11:42:29 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Another wave of explosions in Dubai

  Dubai news live updates: Fresh wave of explosions is being reported from Dubai as Iran ramps up its offensive against US bases in the region.

• 1 Mar 2026, 11:23:14 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: ‘Filthy criminals, will be driven to beg’: Iran parl speaker on US, Israel

  Dubai news live updates: Following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader and his family in US-Israel strikes, the Iranian parliament speaker on Sunday hit out at the two countries terming them as ‘filthy criminals’. "You have crossed our red line and must pay the price," he said. “We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg,” Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said in a televised address, AP reported.

• 1 Mar 2026, 11:17:38 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Details on Iran's Gulf attack on Saturday

  Dubai news live updates: Iran fired 137 missiles and 209 drones at UAE on Saturday, the country's defence ministry said, with fires and smoke reaching landmarks The Palm and Burj Al Arab.

  In Qatar, officials said Iran had launched 65 missiles and 12 drones towards the Gulf state, most of which were intercepted, but eight people were injured in the salvos, with one of them in critical condition.

• 1 Mar 2026, 11:16:00 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Trump warns Iran as Tehran vows ‘ferocious’ retaliation

  Dubai news live updates: US President Donald Trump issued a tern warning against Iran on Sunday asking it not to escalate its attacks, writing online that America will strike back 'WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!" Trump's comments on Truth Social follow Iranian threats on Sunday morning after acknowledging the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before," Trump wrote. "THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!"

• 1 Mar 2026, 11:09:09 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Blasts heard in Kuwait and Bahrain as Iran renews attacks

  Dubai news live updates: Amid the attacks in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, fresh blasts and drone attacks were also seen and heard in Kuwait and Bahrain

• 1 Mar 2026, 11:04:14 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Air India cancels several international flights

  Dubai news live updates: Air India airlines on Sunday announced the cancellation of several flights, including those to Europe, as the Iran-US conflict disrupted flight routes after several countries shut their airspaces. The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US that spilled over into the region as Iran targeted US facilities in several gulf countries. Read full story

• 1 Mar 2026, 11:03:11 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Iran speaker's salvo against US, Iran

  Dubai news live updates: Iran's parliament speaker calls US and Israeli leaders 'filthy criminals' who will face 'devastating blows.'

• 1 Mar 2026, 11:01:50 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Pune college students stranded in Dubai

  Dubai news live updates: Eighty-four MBA students from a Pune-based institute are stranded in Dubai after airspace closures triggered by the conflict in the region, PTI reported. The students of the Indira School of Business Studies (ISBS) had gone to Dubai as part of an annual five-day study tour. They were safe and shifted to a hotel, ISBS officials said. "All are safe and have been moved to a hotel," ISBS Dean Janardhan Pawar said.

• 1 Mar 2026, 10:58:25 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Air raid sirens in Kuwait

  Dubai news live updates: Air raid sirens have been sounded in Kuwait, Al Jazeera reported. This comes amid reports of explosions in Doha, Dubai and Manama hours after Iran vowed ‘ferocious’ operation against US and Israel bases following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

• 1 Mar 2026, 10:48:20 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Blasts in Dubai, Doha and Manama

  Dubai news live updates: Fresh blasts were reported from Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday as Iran vowed a strong response against US and Israel bases in the region.

• 1 Mar 2026, 10:14:20 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Explosions heard in Doha as well

  Dubai news live updates: After Dubai, explosions have been heard in Doha as well, Reuters reported.

• 1 Mar 2026, 10:00:17 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Fresh explosions heard

  Dubai news live updates: Fresh explosions were heard in Dubai on Sunday as Iran launched retaliatory attacks on the neighbouring Gulf states in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran that led to the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family in Tehran. The explosions come soon after Iran vowed ‘most ferocious’ operations against US, Israel bases in response to Khamenei's death.

  via Reuters

• 1 Mar 2026, 09:27:43 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: All flights to and from Dubai airport cancelled

  Dubai news live updates: All flights to and from Dubai airport on Sunday have been cancelled, according to FlightRadar24 data at 9:25am (IST). The disruption of the flight operations comes amid US-Israel joint strikes on Iran on Saturday which was followed by Iran's retaliation. An Iranian drone reportedly hit Dubai International Airport on Saturday as Tehran targeted US facilities in the region.

• 1 Mar 2026, 09:07:27 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Over 700 flights cancelled

  Dubai news live updates: Over 700 flights across Gulf countries and the Middle East have been cancelled on Sunday amid escalations between US and Iran, Khaleej Times reported.

• 1 Mar 2026, 08:50:36 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: UN Chief Antonio Guterres calls for urgent de-escalation in Middle East

  United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate de-escalation in the Middle East. “Everything must be done to prevent a further escalation in the Middle East. I call on all sides to strictly uphold their obligations under international law, including the @UN Charter, protect civilians & ensure nuclear safety. Let’s act responsibly & together to pull the region & our world back from the brink," he wrote on X.

• 1 Mar 2026, 08:35:25 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Four injured in Dubai International airport attack

  Dubai news live updates: The drone attack that partially damaged the Dubai International Airport has left four people injured. However, the injuries are minor, authorities said.

• 1 Mar 2026, 08:30:36 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Smoke and fire in parts of Dubai | WATCH

  Dubai news live updates: Several visuals shared on social media showed fire and smoke at several places as damages were reported from Dubai airport, hotel at Palm Jumeriah and other places after being hit by Iranian drones.

• 1 Mar 2026, 08:16:38 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Authorities warn against sharing unverified, fake news

  Dubai news live updates: In view of the developments in Dubai, the authorities have warned against sharing unverified, fake news information as old videos and photos of fires are being passed off as fresh incidents.

• 1 Mar 2026, 07:39:57 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: List of places where explosions were heard

  Dubai news live updates: Here is a full list of places in Dubai where explosions were heard:

  • Palm Jumeriah
  • Burj Al Arab
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB)
  • Jebel Ali Port
  • Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area)
  • Sheikh Zayed Road corridor
• 1 Mar 2026, 06:50:14 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Flights cancelled, airport damaged

  Dubai news live updates: Dubai International Airport, which is one of the world's most busiest aviation hubs, suffered partial damage due to a suspected aerial strike on one of its main terminal buildings.

• 1 Mar 2026, 05:21:16 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Fire at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port

  Dubai news live updates: Fire reportedly broke out at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port amid Iran's retaliation. The fire was caused by debris from air interception operations, Khaleej Times reported, quoting authorities. No injuries have been reported, while the Dubai Civil Defence teams were pressed in to douse the flames.

• 1 Mar 2026, 04:59:03 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: One killed, 7 injured after ‘incident’ at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport

  Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed that an incident had taken place at the Zayed International Airport, which resulted in the death of one Asian national. It also led to seven people getting injured.

• 1 Mar 2026, 04:13:40 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Authorities confirm fire at Burj Al Arab after drone intercepted

  The Dubai Media Office released a statement on X saying “Authorities confirm that a drone was intercepted, and debris caused a minor fire on the Burj Al Arab's outer facade. Civil Defence teams responded immediately and brought the incident under control. No injuries have been reported.”

• 1 Mar 2026, 03:46:45 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Dubai's Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel struck by Iran's UAV drone? New videos emerge amid emergency

  Several social media users posted videos claiming that Dubai's Jumeirah Burj Al Arab was on fire after being struck by an Iranian UAV drone.

  Authorities are yet to release a statement, confirming the matter.

• 1 Mar 2026, 03:33:48 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Four injured as Dubai airport confirms incident after scary clips of Iran attack

  Dubai airport confirmed there was an ‘incident’ at DXB as videos showed damage from an alleged Iranian attack.

  On X, they issued a statement saying “Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. Four staff sustained injuries and received prompt medical attention. Due to contingency plans already in place, most of the terminals were previously cleared of passengers. Further updates will be provided as they become available.”

• 1 Mar 2026, 03:03:26 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Scary videos emerge from Dubai Airport

  Videos emerged from Dubai Airport's Terminal 3, showing chaos and panic. Locals on social media said that a missile had hit the building. However, reports are unverified.

• 1 Mar 2026, 02:38:32 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: UAE residents told to 'seek shelter' in alert as Israel, US officials claim Khamenei killed

  UAE residents' phones got an emergency text, "Seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building, steer away from windows, doors, and open areas. Await for further instructions."

  The message said this was "due to current situation, potential missile threats".

  This came even as US and Israel officials claimed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed.

• 1 Mar 2026, 02:26:07 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: UAE issues media advisory to avoid misinformation

  The UAE's National Media Council issued an advisory asking industry stakeholders to to ‘adhere to official sources’. In an X post, they said “Media is a shared responsibility, and awareness is a fundamental pillar in protecting our society. Do not film, do not post, do not share any content or information not issued by official and authorised sources.”

  They added that by adhering to official sources, “we safeguard our community from misinformation and preserve its stability.”

• 1 Mar 2026, 01:45:23 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Which schools will go remote until Wednesday?

  The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have announced that all public and private schools and universities will run remotely till Wednesday.

• 1 Mar 2026, 01:16:44 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Qatar, Kuwait revise working hours

  Dubai news live updates: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has extended retail operations to 24 hours in a move aimed at maintaining market stability and ensuring goods remain available.

  In Kuwait, working hours at all food supply distribution branches across the country have been revised to run from 11 am to 11 pm until further notice, The Khaleej Times reported.

• 1 Mar 2026, 01:07:07 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: UAE announces remote learning

  Dubai news live updates: UAE's ministry of education and the ministry of higher education and scientific research have announced that classes will shift to remote learning from Monday, March 2, 2026, to Wednesday, March 4, 2026, for students, teaching staff and administrative employees in all public and private schools and universities across the country, The Khaleej Times reported.

• 1 Mar 2026, 01:04:36 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: One killed in Abu Dhabi

  Dubai news live updates: Blasts were reported across several Gulf cities on Saturday, leaving one civilian dead in Abu Dhabi, as smoke and flames were seen at The Palm in Dubai after Iran carried out fresh attacks in response to US and Israeli strikes.

  Authorities said a Pakistani civilian was killed in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, after being hit by falling debris.

  In Bahrain’s capital Manama, residential buildings were also struck, and officials said firefighters and civil defence teams were sent to the site.

• 1 Mar 2026, 12:47:37 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Was Burj Khalifa attacked? A fact-check

  Dubai news live updates: Scary videos of smoke coming out of the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, surfaced on social media amid the US-Iran conflict. However, it has been reported as misleading since these were visuals of past incidents.

  “Outdated videos and images of past fire incidents in Dubai are circulating on social media. This content is misleading and does not reflect the current situation. The public and media are urged to rely solely on official sources for accurate information and refrain from sharing unverified material. Legal action will be taken against those who publish or republish such content in violation of UAE law,” Dubai's media office said in a statement.

  This comes as a fire incident was reported in the city's famous Palm Jumeirah area, as per authorities. At least four individuals are confirmed to have sustained injuries and were transferred to medical facilities.

• 1 Mar 2026, 12:34:07 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: Is Khamenei dead? Netanyahu says signs show Iranian Supreme Leader no longer alive

  Dubai news live updates: The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on Saturday, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region.

  Speaking to reporters, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that there are signs that Iran's Khamenei is no longer alive.

• 1 Mar 2026, 12:26:18 AM IST

  Dubai news live updates: 4 injured in Palm Jumeirah fire

  Dubai news live updates: Dubai faced a tense situation on Saturday as defence systems shot down Iranian missiles and drones above its well-known skyline, while blasts were heard and thick black smoke rose from some of the city’s most prominent areas.

  Local officials said four people were injured in a fire at Palm Jumeirah, the man-made island known for its luxury hotels, resorts and attractions. A luxury hotel there was struck by debris from a missile that was either intercepted or forced off its path.