Bali-bound passengers from Dubai are stranded in Jakarta for a second day, after the airport in Bali closed due to volcanic ash. Nearly 700 flights have been cancelled since Mount Rinjani in the island of Lombok started spewing ash last weekend. One Emirates passenger, Bonny Kenzie, was scheduled to meet family in Bali, but is still stuck in the Indonesian capital.
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UAE responds to incoming missiles, drones on Thursday
The UAE has announced on Thursday that its defence systems are responding to missile and drone threats from Iran.
UAE aid convoy ships 270 tonnes of children's clothing to Gaza Strip
The UAE has shipped 270 tonnes of clothes under the "Clothing of Hope for Our Children in Gaza” initiative in its 328th humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip.
UAE foreign minister discusses regional security with global counterparts
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a series of calls with global counterparts to discuss the impact of Iran’s missile attacks on the UAE and the wider region.
UAE defence forces respond to missile, drone threats
The UAE’s air defence systems are currently responding to missile and drone threats from Iran, and authorities have urged the public to remain in safe locations.
