Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Flights suspended at Dubai International Airport following ‘drone-related incident’
The Grands Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabian also remained cancelled amid the situation in Middle East
Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi Attack News Today Live Updates: The Middle East is experiencing escalating tensions as Iran launches drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. Saudi Arabia has intercepted dozens of drones, while the UAE has engaged multiple ballistic missiles and drones. The conflict has disrupted global energy markets, with oil prices rising and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz severely impacted. Airports in the region, including Dubai and Kuwait, have been affected, with flights cancelled or suspended. The situation remains volatile, with governments issuing travel advisories and urging citizens to exercise caution.
The Middle East continues to bear the brunt of Iran war: Dubai Media Office on Sunday said sounds heard in Marina and Al Sufouh areas resulted from successful air defence interceptions. Saudi Defense Ministry said it intercepted seven drones in Riyadh and eastern region on Sunday. The Qatari Ministry of Defense late Saturday announced that it intercepted four ballistic missiles and a number of drones from Iran. Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence also reported intercepting two drones that targeted Ahmad Al-Jaber Air Base, resulting in material damage within the base’s vicinity. UAE’s foreign ministry condemned Iran’s attack on UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
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UAE orders arrests: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered the arrest and immediate trial of 10 individuals of different nationalities for allegedly sharing misleading and fabricated videos on social media during heightened regional tensions linked to the war in Iran.
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Here are other top updates:
• Trump on Friday claimed that US forces “obliterated” military sites on Iran’s Kharg Island, home to the country’s main oil export terminal.
• Iran, for the first time has threatened to attack infrastructure in Middle East. On Saturday, Tehran advised evacuating three major ports in UAE that Tehran claimed were “legitimate targets” because the US military used them for attacks, AP reported.
• Air India and Air India Express on Sunday said it will curtail their ad‑hoc operations for 15 March 2026 following latest instructions from Airport Authorities in the UAE.
• The United States government is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on key Iranian leaders, including the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani is among those listed.
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