Dubai Abu Dhabi news highlights: UAE ‘considering’ military action against Iran, says faced over 1,000 attacks
Dubai Abu Dhabi news highlights: The United Arab Emirates is reportedly considering military action against Iran to halt missile and drone attacks targeting the country. It said that it was exposed to over 1,000 attacks since Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the region.
Dubai Abu Dhabi news highlights: The United Arab Emirates is reportedly considering military action against Iran to halt missile and drone attacks targeting the country. It said that it was exposed to over 1,000 attacks since Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the region....Read More
The small wave of departures from Dubai and Abu Dhabi came as the US State Department advised Americans in 13 countries - including UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and Oman - to "depart now via commercial means due to serious safety risks." However, sweeping airspace shutdowns and widespread cancellations sharply reduced the ability of many to follow that guidance.
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-Israeli and American airstrikes battered Iran as the campaign intensified, with US President Donald Trump saying Monday that military operations could continue for several weeks.
-In response, Tehran and allied groups launched counterattacks throughout the region, targeting Israel and multiple sites in Gulf nations, including energy infrastructure in Qatar and the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
-The scale of the bombardment, the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the absence of a clear path to de-escalation signalled the potential for a drawn-out conflict with sweeping regional and global repercussions.
-Locations long viewed as secure in the Middle East, such as Dubai, have come under fire; oil and gas prices surged; and American partners vowed to assist in intercepting Iranian missiles and drones.
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- 4 Mar 2026, 07:24:02 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news: Live blog closed
Updates to this live blog have been closed. Follow our latest coverage on the impact of the US-Iran conflict on Dubai here
- 4 Mar 2026, 07:07:45 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Vessel struck off UAE coast, says UK maritime security tracker
Dubai Abi Dhabi news LIVE: British maritime security tracker, UKMTO, has reported an incident off the UAE saying a vessel struck by an unknown projectile.
“UKMTO has received a report of an incident 7NM east of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The Master reported the vessel being struck by an unknown projectile causing damage to the steel plating,” read a statement.
“There has been no fire or water intake. All crew reported safe. Authorities are investigating.”
This comes shortly after the UKMTO reported another incident off the coast of Oman.
- 4 Mar 2026, 06:56:51 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Fire caused due to drone hit on US consulate in Dubai extinguished
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Authorities have put down a limited fire near the US consulate in Dubai after to a drone strike, said Dubai’s media office on Tuesday.
In a statement posted online, the media office said: “Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained.”
It added that “emergency teams responded immediately."
"Dubai authorities reaffirm their commitment to ensuring everyone’s safety and security,” they wrote, adding that no injuries have been reported due to the attack.
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- 4 Mar 2026, 06:49:24 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Canada condemns attacks on UAE
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting civilians across the Middle East, condemning the assaults during a phone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, Carney spoke with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and conveyed Canada's firm support for the UAE as tensions continue to escalate in the region.
"The Prime Minister expressed Canada's solidarity with the UAE against Iranian missile and drone attacks on civilians across the Middle East, which both leaders condemned," the statement said.
- 4 Mar 2026, 05:56:54 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Will UAE strike Iran amid barrage of attacks?
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: According to a report by Axios, the Gulf nation is considering military action against Iran over the attacks.
"The UAE is considering taking active defensive measures against Iran. Although it has not been involved in the war in any way, it has still endured 800 projectiles," a source familiar with policy discussions in the UAE said.
The UAE said on Tuesday it was exposed to over 1,000 attacks since Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the region in response to US-Israeli strikes, according to a foreign ministry statement.
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- 4 Mar 2026, 05:45:27 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Largest US base in Middle East hit by Iran, says Qatar
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Qatar said that an Iranian ballistic missile has struck Al-Udeid Air Base, the largest US military base in the Middle East, but it did not cause any casualties, the Qatari defence ministry said.
The ministry added that its air defence forces successfully intercepted another ballistic missile launched towards the country from Iran.
- 4 Mar 2026, 05:18:25 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Loud explosion heard in Lebanon's Beirut
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: A loud explosion was heard in the Lebanese capital Beirut shortly after midnight on Wednesday, AFP reported, as Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes and rocket fire.
Hezbollah resumed its rocket and drone attacks on Israel on Monday after a halt, in retaliation for the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a wave of joint US-Israeli strikes.
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- 4 Mar 2026, 05:04:10 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Saudi Arabia to take all necessary measures to defend security
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Saudi Arabia will take all necessary steps to safeguard its security and protect its territory, citizens and residents, the state news agency reported early on Wednesday, citing a cabinet statement.
An Iranian strike targeted the US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday as missile and drone attacks by Iran continued against Gulf states hosting US bases, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday.
- 4 Mar 2026, 04:43:07 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UK condemns Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: British foreign secretary Yvette Cooper criticised Iranian attacks aimed at the Saudi capital Riyadh after the US embassy was hit earlier.
“Iranian strikes on Riyadh, including on the US embassy, are completely unacceptable. We condemn these reckless and destabilising attacks that target innocent civilians,” Cooper said on social media.
“We stand with Saudi Arabia and our others partners across the region in the face of these attacks.”
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- 4 Mar 2026, 04:28:16 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE considers striking Iran, says report
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was exposed to over 1,000 attacks since Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the region in response to US-Israeli strikes, according to a foreign ministry statement.
According to a report by Axios, the Gulf nation is considering military action against Iran over the attacks.
"The UAE is considering taking active defensive measures against Iran. Although it has not been involved in the war in any way, it has still endured 800 projectiles," a source familiar with policy discussions in the UAE said.
- 4 Mar 2026, 04:06:05 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Qatar arrests two cells linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Qatar has released an official statement confirming the arrest of two groups said to be working for Iran's Revolutionary Guard inside the country.
Ten suspects were taken into custody after close surveillance. Of them, seven were assigned to carry out espionage and collect information on key and military sites, while the remaining three were given sabotage tasks and had undergone drone training.
Officials said they seized details of sensitive locations and coordinates, along with communication equipment and technical devices.
During questioning, all ten admitted links to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and said they had been given espionage and sabotage assignments.
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- 4 Mar 2026, 03:48:14 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Iran's Bushehr airport hit in US-Israeli strikes
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: US-Israeli strikes caused damage at an airport in Bushehr, a port city in southern Iran that also hosts a nuclear power plant, the Mehr news agency reported.
"Following an enemy attack, a projectile struck an Airbus aircraft... this plane is completely damaged," the agency said. "The shockwave (from the strike) caused damage to the airport terminal."
- 4 Mar 2026, 03:34:14 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Iranian missile hits US base at Al-Udeid
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: An Iranian ballistic missile hit the United States' military base at Al-Udeid on Tuesday, Qatar's defence ministry said, as Tehran struck targets across the Gulf in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks.
The ministry said Qatar was targeted by two missiles, adding: "Air defence systems successfully intercepted one of the missiles, while the second missile struck Al-Udeid Qatari Base without causing any casualties."
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- 4 Mar 2026, 03:26:43 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE defends “legitimate right to self-defence” against Iran
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: In a statement, UAE's ministry of foreign affairs said, “The United Arab Emirates reaffirms that it has not taken any decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks. The UAE has been subjected to more than one thousand attacks- a number exceeding the total faced by all other targeted countries combined- all of which were intercepted and neutralized by the UAE Armed Forces with the utmost professionalism, efficiency, and distinction.”
"The UAE reiterates that it is not a party to this war and has not permitted the use of its territory, territorial waters, or airspace for any attack against Iran, consistent with its long-standing policy of good neighborliness, de-escalation, and its firm commitment to the Charter of the United Nations.
Furthermore, the UAE underscores that it retains its legitimate right to self-defense, as recognized under international law and the Charter of the United Nations. The UAE further stresses the importance of journalistic responsibility and the need to rely on official, credible sources before publishing or circulating inaccurate or misleading reports."
- 4 Mar 2026, 03:14:21 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: ‘Limited’ fire near US consulate in Dubai
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: A drone attack caused a “limited” fire near the US consulate in Dubai, the latest American diplomatic facility in the Persian Gulf to be targeted during the war with Iran.
The fire did not cause any injuries and has been extinguished, the Dubai Media Office said on Tuesday.
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- 4 Mar 2026, 02:49:46 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The United States said on Tuesday that it has begun arranging charter flights from several Middle Eastern countries to help US citizens stranded in the region, as joint military strikes by Washington and Israel on Iran have caused major disruption to global air travel.
The announcement came four days after the US-Israeli air campaign against Iran began. The operation drew strong criticism from US lawmakers, who said the State Department had delayed advising Americans to leave the region and that the response reflected poor planning and “incompetence.”
- 4 Mar 2026, 02:31:38 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Oil prices jump 4.7%
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: prices settled up 4.7% on Tuesday, the highest since January 2025, as US-Israel battles with Iran intensified, disrupting energy shipments from the Middle East and stoking fears of a longer conflict.
Brent futures settled up $3.66, or up 4.7%, at $81.40 a barrel, its highest settlement since January 2025. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude settled up $3.33, or 4.7%, at $74.56, the highest settlement since June, Reuters reported.
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- 4 Mar 2026, 02:06:08 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE says exposed to over 1,000 attacks from Iran
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was exposed to over 1,000 attacks since Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the region in response to US-Israeli strikes, according to a foreign ministry statement.
The UAE foreign ministry said it has not taken any decision to change its defensive stance towards Iran's attacks, but reserves the right to defense itself.
- 4 Mar 2026, 01:57:39 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Israel partially evacuates its UAE embassy
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Israel carried out a covert evacuation of some of its embassy staff in the United Arab Emirates today after two alleged Iranian ‘terror’ plots targeting the diplomatic team were thwarted in recent days, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel, confirming Hebrew media reports.
In response to a request for comment, the Foreign Ministry confirmed the evacuation and said that “in light of concrete threats against Israeli missions in the UAE, and at the request of security authorities, non-essential staff were evacuated from the United Arab Emirates.”
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- 4 Mar 2026, 01:41:16 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: How did fire break out near US consulate in Dubai?
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: A drone attack caused a fire near the US consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, a government statement said, a day after the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by an Iranian strike.
"Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained," the official Dubai Media Office posted on X.
- 4 Mar 2026, 01:32:47 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Fire near US consulate in Dubai
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Authorities have put down a limited fire in the vicinity of the U.S. consulate in Dubai due to a drone strike and no injuries were reported, Dubai's media office said on Tuesday.
“Dubai authorities have confirmed that a fire resulting from a drone-related incident near the US Consulate has been successfully contained. Emergency teams responded immediately. No injuries have been reported," Dubai Media Office said on X.
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- 4 Mar 2026, 01:28:32 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: How many people have died in UAE amid Middle East conflict?
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Three people were killed in the UAE: foreign workers from Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
The city of Dubai, with a global reputation as the safest place in the Middle East and a hub for global investment, has sustained damage to its international airport and, according to CENTCOM, hotels along its coastline.
Iran also targeted two Amazon data centers in the UAE, the company said Tuesday.
- 4 Mar 2026, 01:15:40 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Iran says not yet used ‘all our advanced weapons’, says report
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Iran is prepared for a long war against the United States and Israel and has not yet deployed its most advanced weapons, the country's defence ministry has said.
“We have the capacity to resist and to continue an offensive defense longer than what [the enemy] has planned for this imposed war,” ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik was quoted as saying by the official IRNA news agency.
“We do not intend to deploy all our advanced weapons and equipment in the first days,” he added.
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- 4 Mar 2026, 12:56:34 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: US facilitating charter flights from UAE, Saudi, Jordan for Americans
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The US state department has said that it is facilitating charter flights from UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan for American citizens.
It also said that in the past few days, over 9,000 Americans have safely returned from the Middle East, including 300 American citizens from Israel.
- 4 Mar 2026, 12:31:06 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Iran's Khamenei will be buried in his hometown Mashhad, says report
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The body of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran following a funeral, Iranian state media reported, citing the IRGC-linked Fars News.
Officials organising the ceremony said they plan to hold a public memorial in the capital before the burial, but no date or time has been announced.
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- 4 Mar 2026, 12:22:58 AM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Gulf nations ramp up Iran criticism
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates stepped up criticism of Iran’s attacks across the region, while they and other Gulf states coordinate to try to halt what they’ve called “treacherous” and “heinous” actions by Tehran.
Ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council held an extraordinary meeting on Sunday to consider steps to restore stability and peace in the Middle East, according to a statement from state-run Saudi Press Agency.
“Return to your senses, to your surroundings, and deal with your neighbors with reason and responsibility before the circle of isolation and escalation widens,” Anwar Gargash, a senior foreign policy advisor to the UAE’s president, Mohammed bin Zayed, said on X hours before the meeting.
“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,” Gargash said.
- 3 Mar 2026, 11:58:59 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE affirms 'full and legitimate right to respond' to Iranian strikes
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The United Arab Emirates said it reserves its full and legitimate right to respond to Iranian attacks in line with international law, in order to protect its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, The Khaleej Times reported.
The statement was delivered by Shahd Mattar, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, during the country’s participation in the work of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
The UAE reiterated its clear rejection of using its territory as a ground for settling disputes or widening conflicts.
It also strongly condemned the attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council states and other Arab countries in the region, and expressed full solidarity with those countries.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 11:37:05 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE ‘considering’ military action against Iran
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The United Arab Emirates is considering military action against Iran to halt missile and drone attacks targeting the country, two sources familiar with the matter told Axios.
"The UAE is considering taking active defensive measures against Iran. Although it has not been involved in the war in any way, it has still endured 800 projectiles," a source familiar with policy discussions in the UAE said.
Israel's Channel 12 also reported the consideration citing sources familiar with the matter.
- 3 Mar 2026, 11:06:57 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Dubai confirms interceptions
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Dubai authorities confirmed that the sounds heard in several parts of the city were the result of air defence interception operations.
“Authorities in Dubai confirm that sounds heard in various areas across the city were the result of air defence interception operations. The relevant Dubai teams continue to closely monitor the situation and are taking all necessary measures to ensure public safety. The public is advised to rely exclusively on official sources for accurate updates,” Dubai Media Office wrote on X.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 10:46:15 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Trump's Venezuela type succession plan for Tehran
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said someone from within the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the US-Israel campaign is finished.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran's last shah, is not someone that his administration has considered in depth to take over leadership in Iran.
- 3 Mar 2026, 10:18:23 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Loud bangs heard in Abu Dhabi, Doha
According to multiple reports, loud bangs were heard in Abu Dhabi and Doha as well.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 10:11:15 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Loud bang heard in Dubai
According to a Reuters report, a loud bang was heard in Dubai a short while ago.
- 3 Mar 2026, 09:59:30 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: EU helping citizens stuck in the region
The European Union has begun helping member countries, Italy, Austria and Slovakia, repatriate their citizens stranded in the Middle East.
Commissioner Hadja Lahbib said the three countries were the first to ask Brussels to assist with funding evacuation flights from the region.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 09:50:54 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: US embassy in Oman issues shelter-in-place notice
The US embassy in Oman has instructed its staff and American citizens to take shelter “until further notice” because of “ongoing activity”.
“Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building,” said a statement.
- 3 Mar 2026, 09:44:33 PM IST
Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: US Embassy in Beirut closed till further notice
The US Embassy in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, has announced a closure till further notice amid the Israeli offensive.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 09:35:05 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Fujairah reopens closed road
Fujairah has reopened Al Sawda road for traffic in both directions after a fire in the oil field, due to Iranian drone debris forcing a closure, Khaleej Times reported.
- 3 Mar 2026, 09:07:13 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Alarms activated in Bahrain
Alarm sirens in Bahrain have been activated, the country’s Interior Minister said in a statement.
“Citizens and residents are requested to proceed to the nearest safe place,” it added.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 08:55:24 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Russia, Oman call for a peaceful solution to US-Iran war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone call with his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, to discuss the situation around Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
The ministers urged the earliest possible halt to hostilities and a return to political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
Both sides said they were ready, including at the United Nations, to support peaceful, compromise solutions based on international law.
- 3 Mar 2026, 08:34:25 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange will also reopen on Wednesday
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange will also reopen on Wednesday, the UAE Capital Market Authority said in a statement.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 08:00:09 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Air India deploying widebody aircraft for repatriation flights from Dubai, Jeddah
Air India said on Tuesday that it is deploying its widebody aircraft with higher capacity on its services to Jeddah and Dubai on March 3 and 4 to facilitate the return of passengers impacted by the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
A Boeing 777 aircraft with a capacity of close to 350 seats departed Mumbai for Jeddah on Tuesday evening. The airline said this will be followed by a Boeing 787-9 with around 300 seats, scheduled to depart Delhi for Dubai later tonight, and another Boeing 787-8 aircraft with over 250 seats, operating from Mumbai to Dubai in the early hours of March 4.
"All the flights are expected to operate at full capacity on their return sectors on 4 March, arriving at Mumbai and Delhi, respectively. Air India continues to closely monitor the evolving developments in the region. The airline remains fully committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and care for its passengers and crew," the statement added.
- 3 Mar 2026, 07:44:40 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Dubai financial market to reopen tomorrow
The Dubai Financial Market will resume trading on Wednesday, according to a statement on Tuesday.
On Sunday, the UAE Capital Markets Authority said the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market would remain shut on March 2 and March 3 amid disruption caused by Iranian strikes on the Gulf country.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 07:31:36 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UAE says injuries caused by interception of missiles and drones, not by attacks
The UAE confirmed that none of the injuries recorded since the start of the Iranian strikes were caused by the attack itself, but “occurred as a result of the interception operations.”
Speaking during the UAE Government’s media briefing on the latest developments, Brigadier General Staff Abdulnasser Mohammed Al Hamidi, official spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, said that when air defence systems intercept hostile missiles and drones, debris may scatter — and that all recorded minor injuries and damages were linked to such interception fragments rather than direct hits on targets within the country.
He said the sounds heard in various areas across the UAE were the result of air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles and UAE fighter jets confronting hostile drones and cruise missiles.
- 3 Mar 2026, 07:21:26 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: PM Modi's conversations with UAE leaders, others
Over the last 48 hours, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to leaders of the UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. PM Modi spoke to Amir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He condemned the attacks on Qatar and thanked the Amir of Qatar for the support and care of the Indian community in Qatar.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 07:11:55 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Jordan reopens airspace
The Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission has announced the reopening of the country’s airspace, reversing a partial closure in effect since Monday night.
In a statement, the authority said the decision was taken following an in-depth risk assessment conducted in coordination with all stakeholders.
- 3 Mar 2026, 07:09:03 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UAE calls for strict compliance with official directives, says it is 'national duty’
The official spokesperson of the UAE Ministry of Defence said in his address that adherence to official directives is a national obligation that allows no room for complacency, describing it as a core pillar of the country’s comprehensive security framework. The spokesperson said national security is built on the integration of military, security and societal efforts, and that the current phase requires heightened discipline, awareness and collective responsibility. Such commitment, the statement added, strengthens the UAE’s overall readiness, safeguards community safety, and supports measures aimed at protecting national security and maintaining stability.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 06:58:32 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Iran denies attacking Oman
Iran has denied carrying out attacks on Oman, according to Iranian state media reports.
Oman has been hit with numerous attacks, including one on Sunday involving two drones that wounded an expatriate worker.
- 3 Mar 2026, 06:51:23 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UAE holiday rental cancellations climb steeply on Middle East tensions, data shows
Cancellations for vacation rentals in the United Arab Emirates more than doubled on Saturday after conflict erupted between the U.S., Israel and Iran, according to data firm AirDNA.
* On February 28, holiday rental cancellations in the UAE rose to 8,450 units, compared with a nightly average of about 3,100 cancellations on the other days of the month.
* Cancellation rate, which refers to the percentage of cancelled nights in proportion to the total nights booked, climbed to 43.8% on the 28th, higher than 14.5% on average recorded for the rest of February.
* Most of the cancellations were for stays scheduled in March, AirDNA added
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- 3 Mar 2026, 06:16:49 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UAE President walks in Dubai mall to reassure citizens
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed took a stroll at the iconic Dubai Mall, sipping coffee and shaking hands with bystanders, to reassure a public unnerved by unprecedented blasts that have shaken the city since the start of the Iran war.
Social media was awash Monday night with videos of the president walking alongside Defence Minister Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, who’s also Dubai’s crown prince, chatting and sitting at a coffee shop in the vast emporium. Sheikh Mohamed shook hands with children and briefly chatted with a passerby.
- 3 Mar 2026, 06:07:50 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UAE says 'will not hesitate' to do anything ‘to protect the security and stability’
The UAE ministry of defence has said on X that the country's armed forces renew their confirmation “that they are on full alert and ready to confront all threats,” regardless of their source or nature.
“They will not hesitate or waver in taking all necessary deterrent measures to protect the security and stability of the homeland,” the statement added.
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- 3 Mar 2026, 06:03:04 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Dubai airport warns of legal action on fabricated content about the situation
Dubai Airport has issued a statement saying that “fabricated and digitally altered videos claiming incidents at DXB” are circulating online.
“This content is false and does not reflect the current situation. Please rely on official sources for updates and refrain from sharing unverified material to avoid legal action,” the statement further read.
- 3 Mar 2026, 05:58:11 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: IndiGo planning repatriation flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi tomorrow
IndiGo on Tuesday operated four repatriation flights to Jeddah and plans to have another flight to Muscat later in the day to bring back passengers stranded due to the Middle East conflict.
There are also plans to operate repatriation flights to cities in the UAE on March 4, depending on the local situation and required necessary approvals, the airline said in a statement.
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