UAE from Friday, March 13th, 2026

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says a "strategic resumption" of air traffic across the United Arab Emirates continues after 1.4 million passengers used the country's airport between March 1-12.

The UAE's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva Jamal Al Musharakh held a number of high-level meetings with senior officials to brief them on the recent escalation in the Arabian Gulf region.

Dubai Health, in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), has announced the launch of the 'Itma’en' service, making mental health support freely accessible to citizens, residents, and visitors.

The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with Ethiopia regarding the victims of the floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in the Gamo region in the south of the country this week.

UAE air defences intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 27 drones on Friday, a statement from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law to establish a legal framework for government entities on administrative violations, penalties, and measures imposed for violations.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King of Jordan, Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, have underscored the need to work towards an immediate halt to military actions during a phone call.

Abu Dhabi has expanded its current commercial services of driverless taxi services on Yas Island with the addition of operator Autogo.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Friday that air defence systems are responding to missile threats.

Authorities have confirmed on Friday that debris from an interception had caused a minor incident on the façade of a building in central Dubai.