Month: March 2026

Authorities said the incident occurred after the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence activated air defence systems to respond to missile and drone threats reportedly originating from Iran. In a statement on social media,

Dubai Abu Dhabi news highlights: The United Arab Emirates has withdrawn the earlier safety alert and said the situation is “currently safe”. Meanwhile, Qatar has issued a new advisory asking its …

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke to US President Donald Trump regarding the Iranian attacks in the Gulf nation in a phone call. Meanwhile, the US …

Follow real-time updates as the US-Israel war with Iran expands across the Middle East, triggering missile exchanges, air defence interceptions and growing regional security concerns. Track the latest …

Abu Dhabi residents were placed on high alert as the UAE’s defence forces responded to incoming aerial threats amid escalating regional tensions. Emergency notifications urged citizens to seek shelter …

McCain stepped down in February 2026 as executive director of the United Nations’ World Food Programme after suffering a stroke.

Lenise Blom, 73, has returned to the UK after being stranded in Dubai for eight days.

Debris from the interception additionally caused minor damage to the facade of a tower in Dubai Marina, the office noted. Following the successful interception of a suspected Iranian drone, United …

The report was first published by the Jerusalem Post, which cited sources within the UAE. It seemed like the UAE had finally lost its patience for Iran.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence on Sunday reported the successful interception of a significant number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles …