Satellite images show thick black smoke over Jebel Ali Port after debris from an intercepted missile sparked a fire at one berth. (Photo/Reuters)
Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain Today News Live Updates: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) strongly condemned Iranian missile strikes on both the UAE and the “sisterly” Sultanate of Oman, calling the attacks a “dangerous escalation”. The UAE also announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the withdrawal of the ambassador and diplomatic staff. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “These hostile attacks against civilian sites, including residential areas, airports, ports, and service facilities, endangered innocent civilians in a serious and irresponsible escalation and constitute a flagrant violation of national sovereignty, as well as a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”
PM Modi condemns attack on UAE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, amid the ongoing escalations in the region. He condoled the loss of life in the UAE and expressed solidarity. “Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times,” he said in a statement on X.
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Three killed, 58 injured in UAE: The Iranian attacks in the past two days resulted in three fatalities in the UAE, including Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi expats. The authorities reported 58 cases of minor injuries involving citizens and residents of multiple nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, and Afghan, according to Khaleej Times.
Key developments in Dubai and the UAE:
- Air defence interceptions: The UAE Ministry of Defence has confirmed the successful interception of a “third wave” of Iranian missiles. While most targets were neutralised mid-air, the Dubai Media Office reported that debris from intercepted drones fell in the courtyards of two homes, resulting in two injuries. Both individuals are currently receiving medical care.
- Aviation grounded: In a major disruption to global travel, operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) remain suspended until further notice. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has implemented a temporary partial closure of UAE airspace as a “precautionary measure”. Passengers are urged to avoid travelling to airports and to contact airlines directly.
- Safety measures in Dubai: Reports indicate that the Burj Khalifa was evacuated Saturday as a safety precaution amid the ongoing strikes. Authorities have clarified that the loud booms heard across the emirate were the result of successful interception operations, not direct hits.
- Regional impact: Flight tracking data shows the airspace over the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar remains virtually empty. Major carriers continue to cancel flights as the region braces for further instability.
Our Global team is monitoring official statements from the UAE Ministry of Defence, the Dubai Media Office, and the GCAA in real-time. We provide verified updates sourced directly from on-the-ground reports and aviation authorities to ensure accuracy during this rapidly evolving regional crisis.
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