UAE from Sunday, March 1st, 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Iran's Ambassador Reza Ameri and delivered a strongly worded protest over the Iranian attacks, condemning them as a blatant violation of UAE sovereignty, a threat to national security and a breach of international law.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Ecuador for an official visit at the invitation of President Daniel Noboa.

Dubai Police have detected attempts by fraudsters to exploit recent developments by impersonating employees purportedly affiliated with the 'Dubai Crisis Management' department and falsely claiming links to the force.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from US President Donald Trump.

Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, said the UAE is confident it will emerge from this period stronger and more resilient, supported by its leadership’s vision, robust institutions and a vigilant society.

Dubai authorities have confirmed that the sounds heard in various areas of the emirate were the result of successful interception operations carried out by air defence systems.

The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Team has held an urgent online meeting to review the impact of ongoing regional developments.

The United Arab Emirates has announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of its ambassador and all diplomatic staff, following Iranian missile attacks on UAE territory.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, during which they discussed developments in the region and the serious military escalation undermining regional security and stability.

A senior Abu Dhabi delegation visited Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City to check on patients injured in Iran’s missile and drone attacks on the UAE and review their treatment.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who reaffirmed his country’s solidarity with the UAE following Iranian attacks on its territory and on other countries in the region.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, held telephone discussions with Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs and Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah, Kuwait’s Minister of Defence.

The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that specialised teams responded to an incident resulting from the targeting of a warehouse at Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi by two Iranian drones on Sunday, leading to a fire in two containers storing general materials.

The UAE's defence forces have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 541 drones since the start of the Iranian attack, with 3 people killed and 58 injured during the strikes.

India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed exams scheduled for Class 10 and 12 students on Monday, March 2, in the UAE and the Middle East, with the new test date to be announced later.

Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced that it will remain closed on Tuesday, March 3, and Wednesday, March 4, as a precaution in line with official guidance and procedures.

The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has advised the private sector to implement remote working arrangements for employees for a period of three days starting from Sunday, March 1, until Tuesday, March 3.

Sharjah Civil Defence teams have contained a fire that broke out at a warehouse in Industrial Area 8 due to an electrical short circuit on Sunday, with no casualties reported.

Dubai's Global Village has announced that it will remain closed on Monday, March 2, as a "precautionary measure in line with official guidance", the family destination announced.

The UAE's Ministry of Interior has denied any connection to any calls coming from the number (70614213), confirming that it falls under the practices of electronic fraud and impersonation.

The UAE's Ministry of Education has denied the cancellation of semester or final exams for the current academic year.

Abu Dhabi authorities are dealing with the minor injuries of two people following the fall of debris from a drone after it was intercepted by UAE air defence systems onto the front of one of the buildings at Etihad Towers.

Debris from drones intercepted by UAE air defences has caused two minor injuries after falling in the courtyards of two homes, with those involved receiving the necessary medical care.

Etihad Airways has extend the suspension of its operations until 2:00 pm on March 2, Monday, due to the closure of regional airspaces.

Emirates Airline and flydubai have extended the temporary suspension of operations to and from Dubai until 3:00 pm on Monday, "due to the ongoing developments in the region".

The UAE has covered all expenses for passengers stranded in the country due to flight disruptions caused by the temporary closure of airspaces in the region, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced.

The UAE's General Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the suspension of all flight permits for gliders, drones and recreational aircraft for a week, as part of efforts to ensure public safety and protect national airspace.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held phone discussions with a number of ministers from across the world condemning Iran’s missile attacks and calling for restraint and dialogue.

Since the start of the Iranian attack, the UAE’s defence forces have detected 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched towards the country.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident after a drone targeting Zayed International Airport was intercepted.