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Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE War News Today Live Updates: The situation in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Middle East regions continues to escalate for nearly two weeks amid the US-Iran war.
New explosions and interceptions were recorded in Dubai. (Photo: X)
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: As the Iranian aggression continues, authorities in Dubai intercepted fresh drone attacks on Friday. According to an AFP update, blasts have been heard and smoke seen over central Dubai. Visuals of smoke rising out of a building in Central Dubai are going viral on social media. US-Israel Vs Iran War News LIVE Updates
“Authorities confirm that debris from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the façade of a building in central Dubai. No injuries have been reported,” the Dubai media office wrote on X.
Dubai War: What Happened So Far?
A minor fire erupted along with blasts in Dubai on Friday morning after an aerial interception in an industrial area of the city-state, AP reported. Air India and Air India Express will together operate a total of 78 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on March 13. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially cancelled the 2026 ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) board examinations for all centres in the UAE amid the ongoing war. UAE air defences intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones coming from Iran on March 12, the Ministry of Defence said. Authorities responded to a drone strike in the Al Bada’a area of Dubai. Debris from an interception also struck a building façade on Sheikh Zayed Road but no injuries were reported.Middle East War: Major Updates
A fire caused by falling debris was effectively contained at Abu Dhabi Airport. Fuel tanks hit in Bahrain in overnight attacks, causing fire; two fuel tankers hit in Iraqi waters. Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first address, urged Gulf nations to close US bases and said vengeance is a priority ‘until fully achieved.’. Drone shot down on Friday near Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter. UAE allows residents stranded abroad with expired residency visas to return with no new permit till March 31.Companies like PwC, Deloitte, Citibank have vacate their offices in Dubai. Follow this live blog for live updates on Middle East conflict.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Missile Alert Sounds Again In Dubai Hours After Drone Incident And Blasts
A missile alert was sounded once again in Dubai hours after minor drone incidents were reported in the central part of the city, where blasts were also heard earlier.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Iran Expands Drone Strikes Across Gulf After US-Israel Attacks
Iran continued its attacks across the Gulf region as tensions escalated following joint strikes by the United States and Israel.
Authorities in Oman said two people were killed after security forces intercepted a drone near an industrial area in the northern part of the country. State media reported that the casualties occurred during the interception operation.
Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, air defence systems shot down a drone that was heading towards the diplomatic quarter in Riyadh. The area hosts several foreign embassies and diplomatic missions. The development was reported by AFP.
The incidents come as Iran continues its retaliatory strikes on oil-rich Gulf nations after the US and Israel carried out attacks targeting Tehran, raising concerns about wider instability in the region.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Flights Resume As Bahrain Reopens Airspace For Departures
Bahrain has reopened its airspace, allowing departing flights to resume after a temporary restriction.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Why Is Iran Attacking Dubai And Gulf Cities?
Iran’s recent attacks on parts of the Gulf region, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, come after joint military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel on Tehran on February 28.
The strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei along with several members of his family. Following the attack, Iranian authorities vowed a strong response and warned that American interests across the region would be targeted.
As part of that retaliation, Iran began launching attacks on locations linked to US military presence in the Gulf. These reportedly included sites across Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait, along with areas in the UAE.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Eight Killed in Israeli Strike On Village In Southern Lebanon
At least eight people were killed in an Israeli strike on a village in southern Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said on Friday.
According to the ministry, the casualties were reported after the attack targeted a village in the southern part of the country. The details of the strike and the identities of those killed were not immediately known.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Emirates Flight From Dubai Lands In Chennai After One-Hour Delay Amid Regional Tensions
An Emirates flight travelling from Dubai to Chennai reached Chennai Airport early on Friday after its departure was delayed by around an hour, according to reports.
Passengers on flight EK 0542 said the aircraft took off later than scheduled due to air clearance procedures. The delay came at a time when heightened tensions in the West Asian region have led to stricter aviation checks and precautions.
Despite the brief delay, the flight landed safely in Chennai, ANI reported.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: UAE Residents Receive Alert
UAE residents were notified that the situation is currently safe, allowing them to resume their normal activities.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Qatar Issues Advisory
Qatar has advised its residents to refrain from filming or sharing footage of accident sites or emergency response operations. The Ministry of Interior highlighted that reposting unverified images or videos on social media could lead to “legal accountability”.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: US Is “Completely Destroying” Iran’s Ruling Regime: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the US was “completely destroying” Iran’s ruling regime – “militarily, economically and otherwise” – and that it was his “great honour” to be killing them.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: UN Security Council condemns Iran’s Attacks
The UN Security Council sharply criticized Iran’s unprovoked attacks on the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Brent Crude Prices Close Above $100 A Barrel
As the conflict in Middle East continues, oil prices jumped on Thursday and for the first time since 2022 settled above $100 per barrel. The price of Brent crude surged 9.2 percent.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Explosions In Downtown Dubai
Authorities in Dubai reported a “minor drone incident” on Thursday as Iran continued its campaign against the Gulf in response to US-Israeli attacks. “Dubai authorities are responding to a minor drone incident in the Al Bada’a area. No injuries have been reported,” the Dubai government’s media office said in a post on X.
Dubai Abu Dhabi News Live: CISCE Cancels Class 10, 12 Board Exams In UAE
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations across the United Arab Emirates due to heightened geopolitical conflict in the region.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Drone Hits Abu Dhabi’s Largest Ruwais Oil Refinery
The United Arab Emirates’ major oil facility Ruwais Industrial Complex in Abu Dhabi came under attack. The incident caused a fire and authorities were forced to halt operations.
Dubai Abu Dhabi news live: Drone Intercepted In Central Dubai
The Dubai Media Office on Friday confirmed drone interception in Central Dubai. “Authorities confirm that debris from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the façade of a building in central Dubai. No injuries have been reported,” Dubai Media Office’s post on X reads.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Air India, Air India Express Operating 78 Flights Today
Air India and Air India Express will together operate a total of 78 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on March 13.
Dubai Abu Dhabi news live: Emirates Flight From Dubai Delayed, Arrived Chennai An Hour Late
A flight operated by Emirates from Dubai arrived at Chennai Airport early hours on Friday with a delay of about one hour after its departure was postponed, ANI reported. Flight EK 0542 departed late from Dubai airport due to air clearance procedures amid heightened tension in the West Asian region, as per the passengers. The aircraft eventually landed safely in Chennai.
