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UAE stands firm: Iranian missiles attack foiled, calm prevails

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates displayed composure, precision, and national unity as it intercepted a massive missile and drone assault launched from Iran, demonstrating readiness and resilience in the face of one of the most severe regional escalations in recent history. The UAE Ministry of Defen»»»

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NCEMA praises UAE community for cooperation and calm

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has praised the awareness and cooperation of UAE community members, noting it as a key factor in effectively managing various situations. Officials highlighted that residents’ commitment to following official directives, along»»»

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UK Says Missiles Fired in ‘Direction of Cyprus’ During Iran Conflict

Britain's defense secretary said Sunday that "Iranian indiscriminate retaliatory attacks" to US-Israeli strikes included "two ballistic missiles fired in the direction of Cyprus", but which were likely not "targeted" at the Mediterranean island. "We had two ballistic missiles fired in the direction»»»

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Gulf News 58m

“You are safe,” Minister says UAE will defend every citizen, resident

Dubai: The UAE has intercepted more than 137 ballistic missiles and over 200 drones, with damage largely limited to debris, Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy told CNN anchor Becky Anderson on Sunday. The Minister stressed that many of the loud sounds heard»»»

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Gulf News 58m

DIFC confirms remote operations, Ramadan hours unchanged

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority has issued guidance to its community in light of ongoing regional uncertainties, urging residents, businesses, and clients to follow official instructions issued by the Dubai and UAE Government. Authorities advise individuals to remain indoo»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Where to see the Ramadan iftar cannons in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai Police’s mobile iftar cannon, Al Rahal, will head to Atlantis Hotel on Monday as part of its Ramadan tour across the emirate, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to experience one of the UAE’s most cherished traditions. The cannon will be stationed at Atlantis Hotel for two da»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Tehran skyline darkens as Israeli strikes intensify

Dubai: Massive clouds of smoke rose over Tehran after a series of powerful explosions shook the Iranian capital, as Israel confirmed it had launched fresh strikes deep inside the city. The attack came a day after a joint US-Israeli operation reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kha»»»

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Gulf News 1h

After Khamenei, who leads Iran and what’s next? The country enters a critical transition

Dubai: The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — without a formally designated successor — plunges the Islamic Republic into its most critical leadership transition since the 1979 revolution, raising urgent questions about internal stability and the risk of broader regional escala»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ordering food in UAE today? Here is why deliveries may be slow

Dubai: Food delivery platforms across the UAE have begun warning customers of delays after heightened regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Users placing orders on major platforms on Saturday encountered in-app alerts warning that delivery times could be l»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Jebel Jais temporarily closed as precaution amid US, Israel war with Iran

Ras Al Khaimah: As a precaution and in line with national guidance, Jebel Jais and all its attractions, activities, and restaurants will remain temporarily closed. Officials thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation during this period. Also In This Package Emirates suspends Dubai f»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UK Says ‘Few People Will Mourn’ Iran’s Khamenei

UK Defense Secretary John Healey said Sunday that "few people will mourn" Ali Khamenei, in the British government's first public response to the Iranian supreme leader's death in US-Israeli strikes. "Iran and the regime he's led for so long, it's a source of evil, murdering its own citizens and spo»»»

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BBC 1h

UK troops and civilians put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says

The defence secretary has said protecting UK bases and civilians in the Middle East from "indiscriminate attacks" by Iran was his priority. John Healey told the BBC that "no-one will mourn" the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of US and Israeli air str»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Israel war on Iran: Latest update on UAE airlines flight suspensions

Dubai: UAE airlines have issued fresh updates this afternoon confirming extended flight suspensions due to multiple regional airspace closures. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official source»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Global Village to remain closed today amid US, Israel war with Iran

Global Village will remain closed on March 1 as a precautionary safety measure, authorities confirmed. The decision follows official guidance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of visitors, staff, and residents. Updates regarding reopening will be provided through official channels. Also In This Pa»»»

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Kuna 2h

Debris strikes facade of Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi following interception

ABU DHABI, March 1 (KUNA) -- The UAE authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to an incident involving falling debris from a drone after it was intercepted by UAE air defenses, resulting in fragments striking the facade of a building at Etihad Towers.The incident caused minor injuries to a woman and her »»»

Kuna 2h

Drone debris falls in Dubai yards after air defense interception, two injured

DUBAI, March 1 (KUNA) -- UAE authorities announced on Sunday that debris from drones fell in the yards of two houses in Dubai after they were intercepted by air defense systems, resulting in two injuries, who received the necessary medical treatment.The Dubai Government Media Office stated that the»»»

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Woman and child injured by fallen debris from Iranian drone attack in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Relevant officials in Abu Dhabi are addressing an incident concerning debris that fell from a drone after it was intercepted by air defense systems, landing on the façade of one of the buildings at Etihad Towers. This incident caused minor injuries to a woman and her child, along wi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Oil tanker targeted off Oman coast, crew evacuated

Dubai: Oman’s Maritime Security Centre has announced that the oil tanker Skylight, sailing under the flag of the Republic of Palau, was targeted five nautical miles north of Khasab Port in Musandam Governorate. Also Read: US, Israel war on Iran escalates: UAE airlines extend flight cancellationsAll»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Trump Threatens Massive Strikes as Iran Mourns Slain Leader

Iran began 40 days of mourning on Sunday for its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and declared a new wave of strikes on US bases in the Gulf, despite US President Donald Trump threatening an unprecedented escalation in force. Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Drone shot down over Abu Dhabi, debris strikes high-rise

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi are dealing with an incident after debris from a drone, brought down by air defence systems, struck the facade of a building at Etihad Towers. A woman and her child suffered minor injuries, while only limited damage to the property was reported. Also Read: US, Is»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sharjah warehouse fire contained, no injuries reported

Sharjah Civil Defence teams successfully dealt with a fire that broke out in a warehouse in Industrial Zone 8, which stores electrical appliances and car parts. The fire reportedly started due to an electrical fault, and teams were dispatched immediately after receiving the report. The blaze was ex»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US-Israel war on Iran: Air Arabia suspends UAE flights amid airspace closures

Sharjah: Air Arabia has temporarily suspended flights to and from the UAE due to multiple airspace closures, it announced Sunday, March 1. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS regarding alternative »»»

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Gulf News 3h

India's CBSE postpones Class 10, 12 Board exams for Middle East countries

Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially postponed all Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, across seven Middle East countries citing the current situation in the region. More to follow...»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

What to Know About Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

In one of his final public displays of power, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four-decade rule to crush nationwide protests in which people dared to shout “Death to Khamenei.” Now a US or Israeli military strike has sent Iran spinning into the unkn»»»

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Gulf News 4h

India’s CBSE debunks fake circular about Board exam cancellations

Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an urgent warning after a fake circular falsely claiming the cancellation of select Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations began circulating among students and parents in the Middle East. "Important alert! This is a fake circul»»»

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BBC 4h

Dudley MP delivers physiotherapy help to Ukraine

An MP has led a first of its kind visit to provide physiotherapist training in Ukraine. Sonia Kumar won the Dudley seat for Labour at the 2024 general election, but is also a practising NHS physiotherapist. She organised the trip after a visit in September in which she said she was moved by the res»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Drone debris lands in Dubai courtyards — two hurt, authorities responds

Dubai: Dubai’s competent authorities have announced that debris from intercepted drones fell in the courtyards of two homes in the emirate, resulting in two injuries. According to a statement by the Government of Dubai Media Office, the injured individuals have received the necessary medical care. »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Air Arabia suspends UAE flights as US, Israel war on Iran continues

Sharjah: Air Arabia said on Sunday that all flights to and from the UAE have been temporarily suspended due to multiple regional airspace closures. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS about alterna»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Airspace Closed, Flights Cancelled as US-Iran Conflict Flares

Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled in the biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic as airlines suspend services to the Middle East following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced a»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Sidra Medicine highlights precision medicine breakthrough for rare genetic condition

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, Qatar’s specialist women’s and children’s hospital and a member of Qatar Foundation, has highlighted the real-world impact of precision medicine on a six year old patient with a rare genetic condition. Released to mark Rare Disease Day, the case shows how genomic resear»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre holds its annual auction

Doha: The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held its 27th annual stamp and coin auction on Friday at its new headquarters in the Ministry of Culture. The auction featured 262 diverse items, including stamps, coins, covers, albums, and first editions. O»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Small choices, big impact: How daily habits affect climate

Doha, Qatar: Every day, often without realising it, we leave a mark on the planet through our carbon footprint. From driving to work and cooling our homes, to buying groceries or deciding what to eat for dinner, our daily choices generate emissions that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse g»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US-Israel war on Iran: Qatar Airways suspends flights as Qatari airspace remains closed

Doha: Flight operations at Qatar Airways remain temporarily suspended following the closure of Qatari airspace. In an operational update, the airline confirmed that services will resume only once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of the country’s airspace. “Qatar Airwa»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Etihad suspends flights until 2am Monday amid US, Israel war on Iran

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until 02:00 (UAE time) on Monday, March 2, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. The airline advised passengers scheduled to travel to check their flight status on its official website before hea»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE’s Etihad, Emirates, flydubai, Air Arabia flight status update: All you need to know

Dubai: Major UAE airlines have suspended operations as regional airspace closures continue to disrupt aviation across the country. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official sources and airline»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Gargash: UAE made every effort to avoid confrontation, urges dialogue to contain conflict

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the escalation currently taking place in the region had been expected for months, adding that the UAE and other Gulf states had made every effort to avoid confrontation, with the region’s efforts also focused on finding ways»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

GCC, Arab League condemn Iran’s blatant targeting of Qatar, Arab countries

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has expressed its condemnation in the strongest terms of the nefarious and blatant Iranian missile attacks on the territories of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, in a flagrant violation of their sovereignty. In a statement issu»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

QNB projects global trade to grow by over 4%

Doha, Qatar: The year 2025 delivered an apparent contradiction at the heart of the global economy. On the one hand, global trade volumes surprised to the upside, expanding at around 16%, well above the 4% long-term average and materially outpacing global GDP growth of 3%. On the other hand, the wor»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Emirates suspends Dubai flights until 3pm today as US, Israel war on Iran continues

Dubai: Emirates has announced that all operations to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, due to multiple regional airspace closures. The airline said passengers scheduled to travel within the next 72 hours can either rebook on an alternative fli»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

LIVE UPDATES: More explosions heard in Dubai, Doha and Manama

Dubai: Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning after Iran targeted territories in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes. AFP reporters heard blasts in Dubai, in the UAE, in Doha, Qatar, and in Manama, Bahrain. Al Jazeera reported air sirens blared»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Flydubai suspends Dubai flights until 3pm today

Dubai: All flydubai flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in light of the ongoing developments in the region, the airline said. The spokesperson added in a statement issued this morning: “We are closely monitoring the situation and working in»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Air India cancels multiple international flights amid Middle East tensions

Air India has announced the cancellation of several international flights scheduled for 1 March, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. The airline stressed that the safety and security of passengers and crew remain the highest priority. Affected services include flights between Delhi an»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Qatar reports 8 new injuries from Iranian attack

The Ministry of Interior of Qatar announced that eight additional injuries were recorded as a result of the Iranian attack, bringing the total number of people injured to 16. Limited material damage was also reported in various areas. Also Read: US, Israel war on Iran escalates: UAE intercepts miss»»»

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Gulf News 7h

One killed, seven injured after drone debris falls at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that the competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi dealt with an incident resulting from the interception of a drone that had targeted Zayed International Airport, leading to falling debris that caused one fatality of an Asian national and seven i»»»

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BNE 9h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 9h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 9h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 9h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 9h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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BNE 9h

Middle East faces “risk of being dragged into ring of fire”, says Erdogan in response to US-Israeli attack on Iran

Turkey feels “deep sorrow” over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an event in Istanbul late on Saturday (February 28), as reported by state news provider Anadolu Agency. Er»»»

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