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United Arab emirates

March 9, 2026

UAE airlines resume limited flights amid airspace restrictions

Major UAE carriers, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia, said they are operating reduced schedules.

Emirates Airline
March 3, 2026

Iran’s drone strike sparks fire outbreak around U.S consulate in Dubai

Dubai authorities said there was no injury recorded as a result of the drone strike, adding, “Emergency teams responded immediately.”

Iranian forces' drone strike sparked fire outbreak near the U.S. consulate in Dubai
March 3, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closed, ships passing will be attacked, Iran warns

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed and it will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media has reported.

Ships on Strait of Hormuz
March 2, 2026

France backs Gulf countries, decries U.S-Israel’s strikes against Iran

France has thrown its weight behind countries along the Persian Gulf and in Jordan in the Middle East against Iran’s provocations.

Donald Trump with Benjamin Netanyahu
March 2, 2026

IAEA chief warns of nuclear risks amid escalating Middle East conflict

Mr Grossi warned that radiological releases with serious consequences cannot be ruled out.

IAEA general director Rafael Grossi
March 1, 2026

UAE offers free hotel accommodation to all passengers stranded amid Iranian missile, drone attacks

Thousands of travellers have been stuck in the UAE since Saturday after Iran targeted several parts of the country.

Dubai Airport
March 1, 2026

UAE confirms Iranian drone attack on Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab

Iran fired several missiles at countries in the Middle East hosting U.S. bases on Saturday.

Burj Al Arab on fire
February 26, 2026
Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
February 24, 2026

UAE introduces new mechanism to end medicine monopolies

The country said the measures to prevent monopolies and strengthen drug security.

UAE
February 18, 2026

Nominations open for World Police Summit Awards

The organisers noted that over the years, the awards witnessed over 900 candidates competing across 140 specialised sessions.

World Police Summit Awards