Dubai News Live Updates: UAE downs 3 ballistic missiles, waives visa overstay penalty amid flight disruptions
Light traffic moves along a main road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo)
Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi Attack LIVE News Updates: The Ministry of Defence announced that the United Arab Emirates intercepted three ballistic missiles and detected 129 drones, out of which 121 were intercepted while eight fell within the territory of the country. In a post on X, the ministry stated that since the start of Iran’s aggression, 189 ballistic missiles were launched towards the UAE, “with 175 missiles destroyed, 13 falling into the sea and one missile landing within the territory”. It said that a total of 941 Iranian drones were also detected, of which 876 were intercepted, while 65 fell within the country. Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed. “The attacks caused some collateral damage and resulted in three fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationalities, as well as 78 minor injuries among individuals of Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese and Afghan nationalities,” it said in a post on its X handle.
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Authorities confirm loud bangs in different parts of the country: The ministry confirmed that the sounds heard in different parts of the country are the result of air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles and fighter aircraft intercepting drones and cruise missiles. “Authorities in Dubai confirm that sounds heard in various areas across the emirate were the result of successful air defence interception operations, with no injuries reported. Relevant teams continue to closely monitor developments and are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of everyone,” Dubai Media Office said in a post on X.
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Qatar evacuating residents living in the vicinity of US Embassy: Qatar is evacuating residents living in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy as a temporary precautionary measure, announced the Ministry of Interior. The ministry said that suitable accommodation is being provided to the people as a part of the necessary preventive measures.
What’s the current situation? Here are the latest updates
Aviation crisis: Etihad Airways Wednesday said all its scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remained suspended until 6 am UAE time (7.30am IST) on March 6.
Diplomatic emergency: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a “Depart Now” order for Americans in 13 nations, including the UAE, Egypt, and Bahrain.
Stranded passengers: Over 17,000 passengers have been repatriated since March 1. The UAE government is currently covering accommodation and subsistence costs for those displaced.
Trade impact: Global supply chains are feeling the heat as over 5,000 export containers, including 1,000 refrigerated units of perishable goods, remain stranded at India’s JNPT port.
In a rapidly evolving conflict where misinformation can spread across social media, The Indian Express Global Desk relies on direct official sourcing, including the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the Dubai Media Office, and ground reports from news agencies. Every update in this feed undergoes technical verification to ensure you receive only confirmed safety protocols and diplomatic developments.
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