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US‑Israel war with Iran Day 12: What UAE residents need to know
The UAE has sought global action over Iran’s missile and drone strikes, which it says are violations of international law. Dubai released safety instructions for emergency calls, assuring residents that the emirate continues to be fully
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UAE destroys 8 missiles, intercepts 26 drones on March 10
On March 10 UAE air defences identified nine ballistic missiles, eight of which were intercepted while one fell into the sea, said a statement by the country’s Ministry of Defence. It also reported detection of 35 drones, including
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Residents welcome UAE move to soften missile alerts
Residents in the UAE have welcomed a change in tone of emergency alerts that authorities send out during the night. For Moataz, a Dubai resident, it was a welcome decision. An resident of Karama, he said the alert had jolted him and his family
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The 2026 Iran Conflict: Everything You Need to Know
The Catalyst for the 2026 Conflict The current war broke out following the collapse of indirect nuclear negotiations in early February 2026. On 28
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Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader
Iran on Monday nominated Mojtaba Khamenei as the successor to his father Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain tightly
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Air India, AIX run 32 extra India-UAE flights on March 9
Air India and Air India Express will add 32 more non-scheduled flights between India and the UAE on March 9 to bring home people stranded at each
Read MoreUAE Friday sermons condemn terror attack, urge unity
Abu Dhabi: Mosques across the UAE preached Friday offering prayers condemning the “cowardly terrorist attack” on the country and calling for unity, resilience and faith in national leadership. In the sermon, worshippers were reminded
Read MoreUAE e& offers support deals for customers hit by conflict
UAE’s biggest telecom operator, e&, has introduced special offers for roaming customers travelling to the Middle Eastern countries in light of the ongoing military conflict that widens regionally. The company said in a statement that it
Read MoreStranded tourists, emergency travellers to benefit from UAE air corridors
Travel industry specialists for Emirates News Agency have said the majority of users of air corridors the UAE has introduced with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will be those who are stuck in the country and individuals who want to travel
Read MoreIndian curriculum UAE schools shift exams online, change dates
While some Indian curriculum schools in the UAE have moved certain assessments online, others are considering students’ cumulative performance, principals had said. Sharjah, on the other hand, pushed back the start of its new academic year
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