Dubai-Abu Dhabi news highlights: Amazon says its UAE data centre hit; Emirates cancels all Dubai flights
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news highlights: Emirates announced the temporary suspension of all operations to and from Dubai up until 1500 hours UAE time on Tuesday, March 3, due to multiple regional airspace closures.
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news highlights: Amazon cloud unit AWS's data centres in Bahrain and the UAE were facing power and connectivity issues on Monday, the company said, as Iranian retaliatory strikes hit airports, ports, and residential areas across the wider Gulf....Read More
Two of Amazon Cloud Unit's zones, which are clusters of data centres, in the UAE were without power on Monday, the company said on its status page. AWS said on Sunday said that one zone in the UAE was affected after "objects" struck the data center and created sparks and fire, following which power was shut off.
The United Arab Emirates announced it was closing its embassy in Tehran and also summoned Iran’s envoy to Abu Dhabi to deliver a formal protest over “Iran’s terrorist attacks”.
As the conflict enters Day 3, fresh details have emerged on the scale of the previous day’s Iranian strikes on UAE. According to local media reports, UAE Air Defence Forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, downed eight into the sea, and neutralised two cruise missiles. They also intercepted 311 drones during the coordinated assault. However, despite the extensive interceptions, 21 drones reportedly struck civilian targets.
A satelite image shared by Reuters showed thick, black smoke rising over an industrial area in Dubai.
Trading on the UAE’s two main exchanges, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has been suspended till Tuesday, March 3. Meanwhile, three people have been killed in UAE amid Iranian strikes, local media reported.
Notably, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have faced hundreds of missiles and drone attacks from Iran, which has been responding to an onslaught from the US and Israel. Track
Journalists heard several blasts in Dubai, whereas in Abu Dhabi too, residents heard loud bangs, AFP reported. Sirens sounded in Manama, where an explosion was also heard, while a journalist in Qatari capital Doha heard a blast faintly.
UAE's major economic hub Dubai came under attack after Iran responded to US and Israel's joint strikes by targeting US facilities in the region with explosions and drone interceptions being reported across Dubai on Saturday. Iran fired 137 missiles and 209 drones at targets across the UAE, AFP cited the defence ministry as saying.
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. Confirming the incident, the airport authorities said that one concourse at Dubai International “sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained". Four employees also sustained injuries in the incident.
One person was killed at the Abu Dhabi airport and seven wounded during what authorities called an “incident”, AFP reported.
Kuwait’s civil aviation authority also said that a drone hit the its airport in which some people suffered minor injuries while the passenger building suffered “limited” damages .
Palm, Burj Al Arab targeted
The UAE defence ministry said fires and smoke were seen at seen at landmarks such as The Palm seafront development and Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, AFP reported.
Loud explosions were also heard along with plumes of smoke rising near Dubai's famed man-made island, The Palm, with authorities reporting four injured. According to one of the witnesses who spoke to AFP, he saw thick black smoke rising from a hotel on the Palm and heard ambulances rushing towards the scene.
The Dubai media office later confirmed an "incident" in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area that resulted in a fire and four people were injured. “Dubai Civil Defence has confirmed that the resulting fire is now under control. Four individuals sustained injuries and have been transferred to medical facilities,” it said.
Indian nationals stuck, union minister assures return
Several Indians are stuck amid the ongoing conflict in Middle East. This includes actors Subhashree Ganguly and Sonal Chauhan. Ganguly was holidaying in Dubai with her minor son.
Her husband, TMC legislator Raj Chakraborty, told the media that both are “in a hotel and safe.” “We are deeply concerned, although civilians are known to be safe in Dubai. Let's see when the flight operations resume,” he said.
Ananya Datta, a resident of Kuwait, told HT that she along with her husband witnessed a drone hitting the local airport. Kolkata mayor and cabinet minister Firhad Hakim's wife and two daughters were on a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
Hakim's elder daughter, Priyadarshini, shared her experience on social media. "We are safe, but the army here is ready for combat. We saw a missile flying above us," she said.
Meanwhile, union minister Pralhad Joshi Sunday said the Centre was making continuous efforts to ensure the safe return of Indians stranded, calling the situation “volatile”, PTI reported. However, Joshi said that the situation right now is “turbulent”, adding “that even flying a plane there is dangerous.”
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- 2 Mar 2026, 04:27:46 PM IST
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- 2 Mar 2026, 04:24:57 PM IST
Key updates today
- Amazon cloud unit AWS's data centres in Bahrain and the UAE were facing power and connectivity issues on Monday
- Journalists heard several blasts in Dubai, whereas in Abu Dhabi too, residents heard loud bangs, AFP reported.
- The United Arab Emirates announced it was closing its embassy in Tehran and also summoned Iran’s envoy to Abu Dhabi
- Meanwhile, union minister Pralhad Joshi Sunday said the Centre was making continuous efforts to ensure the safe return of Indians stranded, calling the situation “volatile.”
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- 2 Mar 2026, 04:13:45 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Tourists in Dubai recall explosions alerts, say situation calm today
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: A tourist in Dubai told ANI, “We just heard noises of some explosions... We received 2 emergency alerts from the government at night. We stayed at the hotel all day yesterday... We are going to Abu Dhabi today...”
Another tourist said that their visit has been pleasant overall, except for one day when we had to stay back at the hotel, "but today we are normally going out again and did not see any commotion around today... We have a flight from Abu Dhabi..."
- 2 Mar 2026, 04:06:00 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Dubai returns to normalcy after Iran strike as security measures eased
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Life in Dubai appeared to be normal on Monday morning following the Iranian strike, with tourists thronging major landmarks, residents jogging and walking, and tourists clicking pictures across the city, a day after heightened security concerns briefly disrupted activity, ANI reported.
Earlier on Sunday, authorities across the UAE had announced precautionary measures, including temporary closures of major attractions, remote working guidance, and operational adjustments in key business districts.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 03:59:19 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Tourists continue visits to Burj Khalifa amid tensions in West Asia
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Tourists in Dubai continued to visit the famous Burj Khalifa amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
- 2 Mar 2026, 03:53:51 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Emirates, Qatar airways among worst affected airlines
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Emirates and Qatar Airways are among the worst-affected airlines as the conflict in Iran shutters airports across the Middle East.
The two carriers each canceled more than 400 flights as of 10 p.m. New York time Sunday, Bloomberg reported citing FlightAware. India’s IndiGo, which flies to destinations including Dubai, Jeddah and Doha, was the hardest-hit non-Middle Eastern carrier.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 03:49:20 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Amazon cloud unit facilities in UAE struck by ‘objects’ triggers fire
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Amazon cloud-computing unit's facilities in the Middle East were facing power and connectivity issues on Monday, the company saidafter its United Arab Emirates data center was struck by "objects," triggering a fire.
Amazon Web Services' UAE and Bahrain regions were affected by outages, it said, citing localized power issues for both regions.
Two of Amazon cloud unit's zones, which are clusters of data centers, in the UAE were without power on Monday, the company said on its status page.
- 2 Mar 2026, 03:44:15 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Telugu expats stuck in Gulf areas advised to travel to Oman
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society has advised Telugu expats residing in the Gulf region to travel to Muscat in Oman for repatriation flights to Kochi and return to India.
Ravi Kumar P Vemuru, president of APNRTS, said the society has advised Telugu expatriates living in the Gulf countries to stay safe in their current locations, adding that the stranded visitors are nervous, especially in Dubai and Oman.
"The flights from Muscat have started already. We are directing them to take the Muscat-Kochi flight and then come back to India," Vemuru told PTI.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 03:39:03 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Telegram founder claims Dubai ‘statistically safer’ than Europe even as Iranian missiles hit the city
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, has sparked a discussion online after claiming that Dubai is “statistically safer” than Europe, even as Iranian missiles and drones targeted the UAE city over the weekend.
In a post on X, Durov wrote, “Unfortunately, I had to leave Dubai for Europe a week ago so I’m not only missing the free fireworks from Iran, but also exposing myself to greater risk. Given Europe’s crime rates, Dubai is statistically safer even with missiles flying. Can’t wait to be back.”
- 2 Mar 2026, 03:34:26 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Iranian women’s mixed reactions go viral after Khamenei’s death, ‘Trump dance’ trend emerges
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: A slew of mixed reactions, flooded social media platforms as videos of Iranian women crying and dancing in joy after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in the recent US-Israeli strikes went viral.
Several Iranian women purportedly started what social media is calling the "Trump dance" trend, a set of dance moves supposed to be an ode to the US President for the strikes that took out the Iranian supreme leader.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 03:31:10 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Etihad airways suspends flights to and from Abu Dhabi
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Regional airspace closures continue to disrupt operations in the Gulf, with Etihad Airways suspending all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 2 pm UAE time on Tuesday, March 3.
The airline advised passengers to check their flight status on its website before heading to the airport and ensure their contact details are updated in their bookings.
Etihad said guests holding tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026, for travel up to March 7, 2026, can rebook free of charge on Etihad-operated flights until March 18, 2026.
- 2 Mar 2026, 03:26:43 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai stock markets shut on March 2-3 amid escalating Middle East tensions
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The stock markets of Abu Dhabi and Dubai will remain closed for two days, that is Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to a news report by Gulf News.
The Capital Market Authority announced that the country's stock markets, including the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market, will be closed on the specified dates.
The authority said the decision was taken in line with its regulatory and supervisory mandate and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 03:19:17 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Union Minister assured efforts to bring back stranded Indians in Gulf
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The Centre is fully prepared to bring back Indians stranded in the Gulf region and is in touch with Indian missions abroad to ensure their safety, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Monday.
In a statement, Joshi said discussions have been held with senior officials of the concerned embassies to facilitate the safe return of those affected by the war situation. Joshi said efforts are also underway to assist those stranded in Dubai, where flight operations have been affected.
- 2 Mar 2026, 03:12:44 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Abu Dhabi bank hit by technical issues as Amazon reports connectivity issues
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank said on Monday that technical issues were affecting some of its platforms and mobile app users.
The outage at the UAE lender comes as Amazon Cloud's unit AWS' data centers in Bahrain and the UAE faced power and connectivity issues on Monday following Iranian strikes in the Gulf on US military bases.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 03:06:22 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Saudi Arabia's oil refinery under attack from drones
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery came under attack on Monday from drones, the kingdom's defense ministry said, with authorities downing the incoming aircraft, AP reported.
A Saudi military spokesman made the announcement on the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
Online videos from the site appeared to show thick black smoke rising after the attack.
- 2 Mar 2026, 03:01:00 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: E commerce plateforms warn of longer delivery times in Middle East
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Major e-commerce platforms are warning of longer delivery times to the Middle East after the US-led bombing campaign against Iran disrupted key air and sea routes, threatening supplies to one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets, Bloomberg reported.
Delivery estimates for goods being shipped to consumers across the region by China’s major online retailers have surged by several days. Temu currently estimates delivery times of up to 20 days, compared with about 15 previously, according to 17Track.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 02:54:05 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Karnataka CM says around 100 citizens strnded in Dubai, 9 in Bahrain
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that he is closely monitoring the evolving situation in parts of the Middle East following the recent escalation of tensions, and assured that the safety and well-being of Kannadigas abroad remains top priority.
Taking to social media post 'X', Siddaramaiah said that as per the information received so far, around 100 Kannadigas are currently stranded in the UAE (Dubai) and nine in Bahrain due to airspace disruptions and flight cancellations.
- 2 Mar 2026, 02:32:32 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai cancelled on Monday amid tension in West Asia
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The Bhubaneswar to Dubai flight by Indigo was cancelled on Monday due to the escalated tension in West Asia, PTI reported citing an official.
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) Director Prasanna Pradhan reportedly said Monday's Indigo flight to Dubai was cancelled by the airline and passengers were informed in advance.
Indigo operates a Bhubaneswar to Dubai flight three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Around 120 passengers were booked for Monday's flight.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 02:20:29 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Amazon's AWS reports connectivity issue in UAE amid Iranian strikes
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Amazon cloud unit's data centres in Bahrain and the UAE were facing power and connectivity issues on Monday, the company said, as Iranian retaliatory strikes hit airports, ports, and residential areas across the wider Gulf, Reuters reported.
Two of Amazon Cloud Unit's zones, which are clusters of data centres, in the UAE were without power on Monday, the company said on its status page.
AWS said on Sunday said that one zone in the UAE was affected after "objects" struck the data center and created sparks and fire, following which power was shut off.
- 2 Mar 2026, 02:10:17 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Tourist describes hearing explosions in UAE, ‘got two alerts at night’
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: A tourist in the UAE recounted hearing explosions and receiving multiple emergency alerts from the government overnight.
“We just heard noises of some explosions… We received 2 emergency alerts from the government at night. We stayed at the hotel all day yesterday… We are going to Abu Dhabi today,” she told ANI.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 01:57:12 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Saudi Arabia intercepts two drones targeting key refinery
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The Saudi ministry of defense confirmed that two drones attempting to strike the Ras Tanura refinery were intercepted and destroyed on Monday morning, preventing any potential damage to the facility, reported news agency AP.
- 2 Mar 2026, 01:43:03 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Unmanned drone strikes UK military base in Cyprus
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: British foreign minister Yvette Cooper said on Monday that an unmanned drone struck a UK military base in Cyprus, hitting the runway.
Speaking to Sky News, Cooper said, “This is an unmanned drone strike specifically on the airport runway… we're not able to provide further information and detail at this point, but obviously all of the precautionary measures are being taken around the base.”
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- 2 Mar 2026, 01:30:04 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Dubai hotels asked to support stranded tourists amid mass flight cancellations
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Dubai’s department of economy and tourism (DET) has instructed hotel establishments to provide all necessary support to tourists affected by flight cancellations or delays.
In an email seen by Khaleej Times, the department outlined that guests unable to check out due to the disruptions should be offered the option to extend their stay under the same conditions as their original booking. “It is important that no guests are evicted under these circumstances,” the department said.
Hotels have also been asked to notify the DET if a guest cannot cover the costs of an extended stay. In such cases, hotels must provide details including the guest’s initial booking, any extensions, and whether costs are covered by a third party.
- 2 Mar 2026, 01:12:34 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Emirates suspends all flights to and from Dubai until 3pm on March 3
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Emirates has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Dubai until 3 pm on March 3, the airline announced.
The suspension comes amid multiple regional airspace closures as tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt aviation across the Gulf.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 12:59:19 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Beijing reacts to report of China‑made missiles used by Iran
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Responding to reports that Iran was acquiring missiles from China, the Chinese foreign ministry dismissed such claims as “malicious speculation” and false.
- 2 Mar 2026, 12:56:49 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: US navy prepares for ‘Operation Epic Fury’ aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
(REUTERS) Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: An image shows U.S. Navy sailors preparing to stage ordnance on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury, an ongoing military operation targeting Iran.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 12:47:00 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: UAE air defences intercept 660 ranian projectiles by Sunday
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The United Arab Emirates ministry of defence confirmed that its air defence systems successfully intercepted a large wave of Iranian attacks targeting the country.
- Drones: 541 detected, 506 destroyed, 35 reached UAE territory
- Ballistic missiles: 165 detected, 152 destroyed, 13 fell into the sea
- Cruise missiles: 2 detected and destroyed
In total, 660 missiles and drones were detected and largely neutralised, preventing wider damage and civilian casualties.
- 2 Mar 2026, 12:30:00 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: ‘Gulf's passive defence has limits,’ top UAE official warns Iran
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the UAE’s Federal National Council, has warned that the Gulf’s commitment to passive defence has boundaries amid ongoing Iranian attacks.
In an interview with Sky News Arabia, Al Nuaimi said Gulf coordination is operating “at a high level” to assess the attacks and “determine options and paths,” local media reported.
He added, “It is very important that the Iranian side realises that the Gulf states’ commitment to passive defence has its limits. It will not stop at this if the aggression against citizens, residents, and civilian facilities continues.”
He also added that the UAE is working to avoid being drawn into a wider war that could harm the Iranian people. “We want all the best for the Iranian people,” he said.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 12:15:27 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Fresh explosions heard in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: AFP reporters and local witnesses said blasts were heard in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Manama, and Kuwait City, as Iran continued bombardment on Monday.
Loud explosions were reported across multiple Gulf cities, marking its third day of retaliation against US-Israeli air raids.
Authorities in Bahrain confirmed that one person was killed in the country, its first fatality since Tehran’s campaign began, bringing the total death toll across the Gulf to five since Saturday.
- 2 Mar 2026, 12:00:07 PM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Akasa Air suspends all flights to Abu Dhabi and more till March 3
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Akasa Air has suspended all flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait, and Riyadh for March 3.
The airline said it will continue to provide updates to passengers on flight status depending on how the situation evolves.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 11:56:25 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: US embassy in kuwait warns of continuing missile, drone threat
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The US Embassy in Kuwait issued a warning saying there is a continuing threat of missile.
Meanwhile, witnesses reported seeing smoke over a neighbourhood in Kuwait that houses the US Embassy, prompting American citizens to stay away from the area, according to AP.
- 2 Mar 2026, 11:41:42 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Smoke near US embassy in kuwait, Iranian state news agency shares photo
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Amid ongoing regional tensions, Iran’s state news agency IRNA has shared an image showing smoke rising from what it claimed is the US Embassy in Kuwait.
The agency did not provide further details on the cause of the smoke or the extent of any damage. There has been no immediate confirmation from US or Kuwaiti authorities.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 11:27:03 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: UAE summons Iranian ambassador, here’s what it said in protest note
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The United Arab Emirates ministry of foreign affairs has summoned Reza Ameri, Iran’s ambassador to the UAE, and handed him a strongly worded note of protest condemning what it described as Iranian attacks and “terrorist assaults” on Emirati territory.
In its statement, the ministry said targeting the UAE constitutes a blatant violation of its sovereignty and national security, and a clear breach of international charters, resolutions and norms. It described the strikes as a “dangerous and irresponsible escalation” that disregards the country’s sovereignty.
The UAE also reaffirmed its categorical rejection of allowing its territory to be used in any military operation against Iran, stressing that the attacks contradict principles of good neighbourliness and the UN Charter.
Officials warned that the escalation would have repercussions for bilateral ties, noting potential direct impacts on political, economic and trade relations between the two countries.
UAE has, notably, shut its embassy in Tehran
- 2 Mar 2026, 11:08:38 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Photo shows ‘Operation Epic Fury’ aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
(AP) Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: An image released by US Central Command shows Navy sailors taxiing aircraft to a staging point on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 10:53:19 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Loud explosion heard in Dubai Monday morning, say residents
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Residents in Dubai reported hearing a loud explosion on Monday morning, as tensions continue in the region amid Iranian retalliatory strikes.
We'll update as soon as more details are available.
- 2 Mar 2026, 10:50:06 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: 3 killed, 58 injured in Iranian strikes so far
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Iranian strikes over the past two days have resulted in three fatalities in the United Arab Emirates, authorities said. The victims were expatriates from Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Officials also reported 58 cases of minor injuries involving both citizens and residents of multiple nationalities. Those affected include Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese and Afghan nationals.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 10:36:39 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: UAE detects 165 missiles and 541 drones since Feb 28; most intercepted
(X/@modgovae) Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Since Saturday (February 28) a total of 165 ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the United Arab Emirates have been detected, according to a defence ministry's report.
Of these, 152 were reportedly destroyed, while 13 fell into the sea. Authorities also detected two cruise missiles, both of which were intercepted and destroyed.
In addition, 541 Iranian drones were detected during the period. Air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 506 drones, while 35 reached UAE territory, reportedly causing material damage, the report added.
- 2 Mar 2026, 10:27:44 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Iran’s top security chief says it ‘will not negotiate with the US’
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Iran’s secretary of the supreme national security council, Ali Larijani, has declared that Tehran “will not negotiate” with the United States amid the ongoing conflict, dismissing the idea of talks as long as hostilities continue, reported AFP news agency.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 10:13:54 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: US defence secretary to hold press conference at 5pm UAE time
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: A joint news briefing by US defence secretary Pete Hegseth and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Gen. Dan Caine is scheduled for Monday at 8 am Eastern Standard Time (5 pm UAE time).
This will be their first joint press conference since the recent US-Israeli military operation against Iran and Tehran's retalitaory strikes on neighbouring countries.
- 2 Mar 2026, 09:47:54 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: India shares emergency contact numbers for UAE amid conflict
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Indian authorities have issued emergency contact details for its citizens in Middle Eastern countries affected by the ongoing conflict.
For Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the following helplines have been shared:
- Toll Free: 800-46342
- WhatsApp: +971543090571
- Email: pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in/ ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in
Officials have urged Indian nationals in the region to stay in touch with the embassy, follow local advisories, and rely on official communication channels for updates.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 09:40:13 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: UAE intercepted 20 ballistic missiles, 311 drones; 21 drones hit civilian targets
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: As the conflict enters Day 3, fresh details have emerged about the intensity of attacks faced by the United Arab Emirates during Day 2 of Iranian strikes.
According to a report by Khaleej Times, the UAE Air Defence Forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, downed eight missiles into the sea, and destroyed two cruise missiles.
At least 311 drones were intercepted during the wave of attacks, out of which, authorities reported that 21 drones struck civilian targets.
- 2 Mar 2026, 09:32:14 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: UAE companies shift to hybrid mode, workers urged to avoid exposed areas
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Many companies across the United Arab Emirates have reportedly moved to hybrid and remote work arrangements as regional tensions continue, aiming to keep employees safe and allow them to remain closer to their families.
HR and recruitment industry executives told the Khaleej Times that the UAE’s corporate sector is now far better equipped to adapt quickly during crises.
On Sunday, the ministry of human resources and emiratisation recommended that private sector employers take steps to avoid having workers present in exposed areas, except for vital and essential roles that require physical attendance. The ministry also urged companies to implement remote work wherever possible, according to local media reports.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 09:25:13 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Air raid reported in Baghdad’s jurf al-sakhr area
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: An air attack has been reported in the Jurf al-Sakhr area, located south of Iraq's capital Baghdad, according to Iraqi security sources cited by Al Jazeera.
- 2 Mar 2026, 09:02:30 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Satellite photo shows smoke over industrial area in Dubai
(Planet Labs PBC/REUTERS) Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: A satellite image taken on March 1, 2026, shows thick smoke billowing over an industrial area in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, amid the ongoing strikes.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 08:45:55 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: No respite in sight as Trump says strikes to continue for ‘four to five weeks’
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: US President Donald Trump has said military strikes against Iran are expected to continue for at least another month. Speaking to The New York Times on Sunday, Trump indicated that current operations by the United States and Israel are planned to last several more weeks.
When asked how long Washington and its allies could sustain the present level of attacks, he responded: “Well, we intended four to five weeks.”
“It won’t be difficult,” Trump added. “We have tremendous amounts of ammunition. You know, we have ammunition stored all over the world in different countries.”
Earlier, President of the United Arab Emirates received a phone call from the US President, during which the two leaders discussed the recent Iranian strikes targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, reported Khaleej Times.
After joint US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, Tehran’s forces began a wave of retaliatory attacks on American military installations across the Middle East, reportedly including facilities in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE.
- 2 Mar 2026, 08:38:56 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Air travel chaos deepens as UAE hubs remain shut
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Global air travel remained in turmoil on Monday also as the war in Iran and the Middle East tensions entered day three.
The airspace closure in multiple countries have forced the continued closure of major Middle Eastern hubs — including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Here's the latest on UAE, according to a Reuters report:
- Emirates suspended all flights to and from Dubai until 1100 GMT on March 2.
- Etihad Airways halted all flights to and from its Abu Dhabi hub until 1000 GMT on March 2.
- Air India suspended all flights to and from the UAE through March 2.
- IndiGo paused flights operating via Middle Eastern airspace, affecting UAE routes.
- Air France cancelled Dubai flights through March 3; KLM warned of disruptions to Dubai services through March 6.
- Lufthansa suspended Dubai flights until March 4.
- British Airways offered free date changes and refunds for passengers travelling to and from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
- Turkish Airlines cancelled select UAE flights.
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- 2 Mar 2026, 08:16:23 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: As US-Israel war with Iran enters day three | What we know so far
1. The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its third day, with military operations expanding across the region and casualties mounting on multiple sides across middle east, including UAE.
2. US President Donald Trump said “combat operations” against Iran will continue “until all of our objectives are achieved.” He also warned there would “likely be more” American casualties after US Central Command confirmed that three US service members were killed and five seriously wounded in an Iranian attack.
3. In the early hours of Monday, Israel launched strikes on what it described as Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after the Iran-backed militant group fired rockets into Israeli territory. The cross-border exchange has raised fears of the conflict widening further.
4. Across the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates reported that three people have been killed since Saturday in Iran’s retaliatory strikes.
5. Explosions have also been reported in Bahrain, the Iraqi city of Erbil, and Jordan, underscoring the regional spillover.
6. Inside Iran, officials said at least 153 people were killed following a strike on a girls’ school. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian described the incident as a “barbaric act.”
7. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain will allow the US to take defensive action from British military bases but “will not join offensive action now".
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- 2 Mar 2026, 07:56:55 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Dubai Police warn of fraudsters posing as ‘crisis management’ officials
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Amid the ongoing tensions, Dubai Police have issued a public warning about fraudsters attempting to exploit the situation by impersonating officials.
In a post on X, Dubai Police said they had detected attempts by scammers claiming to be affiliated with the “Dubai Crisis Management” department and falsely linking themselves to law enforcement authorities. The goal, police said, is to unlawfully obtain sensitive information such as UAE Pass credentials and Emirates ID details.
Authorities cautioned that sharing such information could allow criminals to conduct SIM swap fraud and gain unauthorised access to victims’ bank accounts through mobile banking apps.
Dubai Police stressed that they “do not request confidential information or verification codes via telephone calls or text messages under any circumstances.”
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- 2 Mar 2026, 07:48:21 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: UAE says explosion sounds linked to air defence interceptions
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that the loud explosion-like sounds heard across parts of Dubai were the result of air defence systems intercepting Iranian missiles and drones.
In an official update, authorities said the UAE’s air defences had “successfully intercept[ed]” hostile aerial targets, adding that the noises reported in several areas were linked to those interception operations.
Officials said relevant teams are continuing to monitor the situation closely and are taking “all necessary measures” to ensure public safety.
- 2 Mar 2026, 07:35:54 AM IST
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Iran's foreign minister shares update on Strait of Hormuz
Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Iran’s foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sought to calm fears over the crucial maritime passage, telling Al Jazeera that Tehran has “no intention of closing the Strait of Hormuz” and currently doesn’t plan to disrupt navigation there.
He emphasized that Iran has no plan to do “anything that would disrupt maritime activities” in the strategic waterway.
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