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Fujairah confirms fire at oil industries area after drone attack
In a flash report early morning on Monday, the Fujairah Media Office said that the competent authorities in the emirate confirmed a fire was developing at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone due to it being targeted by a drone. There were no injuries
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Dubai suspends flights after drone hits airport fuel tank
Dubai International Airport flights were briefly suspended early on Monday following a drone-related incident that damaged one of the fuel tanks in the travel hub vicinity and ignited a fire. Civil Defence teams were quoted by Dubai media office
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Abu Dhabi expands autonomous taxi operations on Yas Island
Led by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, Abu Dhabi Mobility’s Integrated Transport Centre has expanded commercial operations for autonomous taxis on Yas Island through partnerships with Apollo Go and Autogo, further fortifying the
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Dubai building hit by debris from interception, no injuries
Dubai authorities have verified that debris from a successful interception caused minor damage to the exterior of a central building. There were
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CISCE cancels UAE Class 10, 12 exams amid tensions
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled Class 10 and Class 12 board exams across the UAE due to ongoing
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Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for public sector employees
The Dubai authorities have introduced Eid Al Fitr holidays for public sector workers in the emirate, three days ahead of a national break for the end
Read MoreFour Bahrainis arrested for spying activities with Iran IRGC
The United States, Israel and Iran are entering their thirteenth day of warfare on the 12th of March, as four individuals- three men and one woman- were arrested in Bahrain for spying operations with IRGC (Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Read MoreTwo drones fall near Dubai airport, four injured
Dubai authorities have also confirmed that on Wednesday morning, two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB), leaving two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national slightly injured and one Indian national moderately
Read MoreUAE 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
Read MoreResidents 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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