UAE from Monday, March 2nd, 2026

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a series of phone calls with foreign counterparts to discuss the latest regional developments following Iranian missile attacks.

The UAE’s Ministry of Defence says the country’s air defences are currently engaging a barrage of ballistic missiles launched from Iran.

The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology forecasts unstable weather over the coming days, with increasing clouds and scattered rainfall.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have discussed the latest regional developments.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have announced that trucks are permitted to use all Dubai roads 24/7 until Wednesday evening, March 4, to support the logistics sector.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to a fire resulting from the targeting of a fuel tank terminal in Musaffah by a drone.

The UAE has joined Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and the US in strongly condemning Iran's attacks on several Arab countries, calling it "indiscriminate and reckless".

The UAE's defence forces have successfully intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles, and 148 drones on Monday.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the resumption of limited flights at UAE airports to enable stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments to depart.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held phone discussions with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin following Iran's attacks on the UAE and Arab countries.

Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah on Monday confirmed that no injuries were caused after debris from a drone interception fell over Al Hamra Village area.

Etihad Airways on Monday confirmed that "some repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights may operate in coordination with UAE authorities" while clarifying that commercial flights continue to remain cancelled.

Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed that falling debris from drone interception above a warehouse in Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) and a commercial facility in Mussafah area led to "minor building damage".

Emirates Airline and flydubai have extended the temporary suspension of operations to and from Dubai until 3:00 pm on Tuesday "multiple regional airspace closures".