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Dubai news LIVE updates; Smoke rises after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, as seen from Doha, Qatar,
Dubai news LIVE updates: Fresh explosions were reportedly heard in Qatar’s Doha and Bahrain’s Manama on Thursday, as tensions intensified between the US and Iran, further widening the conflict in the Middle East region. Situation between Tehran and Washington boiled over to another level after the sinking of an Iranian warship by a US submarine in the waters near Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that US “will bitterly regret the precedent it has set.”
Earlier in the day, Qatar said that it evacuated residents from the vicinity of the US embassy amid intensifying tensions between the US, Israel and Iran, which have also spilled over to the Middle East region. The evacuation came after reports of Qatar shooting down Iranian bombers that targeted a US military base there.
Meanwhile, India, France and several other countries continue to operate relief flights to Gulf countries, including Dubai, Jeddah, and Oman, to repatriate their citizens from the conflict-ridden Middle East region.
On Wednesday, the US State Department vowed to help Americans evacuate from the Middle Eastern. In a post on X, it said, “Any American in the Middle East who wishes to leave: call the State Department, and we will get your home.” The department also noted that 18,000 Americans had so far returned to the US.
Latest advisory in UAE, Qatar
Earlier, Washington also issued an advisory for its citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.
According to the advisory, a Level 3 alert stays in place for the Gulf nations. The State Department’s advisory asked Americans in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and other UAE cities to leave the country through land borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, if flights are unavailable.
The Indian Embassy in Doha issued a fresh advisory for its nationals in Qatar on Wednesday, urging them to strictly follow the safety instructions issued by the local authorities. It asked Indian nationals to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movement.
UAE intercepts drones, missiles
UAE’s ministry of defence on Wednesday night gave an update on the statistics of the drones and missiles it has intercepted so far. It said that UAE Air Defences have so far detected 941 drones and intercepted 876 of them, with 65 UAVs impacting within state territory. The ministry added that 189 ballistic missiles have been detected so far, of which 175 were intercepted, 13 impacted in the sea, and just one impacted within state territory.
UAE Air Defences have also detected and intercepted eight cruise missiles so far.
Qatar ‘shot down’ Iranian bombers sent to strike US base
Qatar shot down Iranian bombers when they were just “two minutes” away from striking the largest military base of the US troops, CNN reported, citing two sources briefed on the operation.
The bomber planes were reportedly visually identified and photographed “carrying bombs and guided munitions”.
Qatar issued a warning over the radio but received no response from the Iranian jets, which had to what the report said was a flying altitude of 80 feet to evade radar detection. Subsequently, the aircraft were “classified as hostile” by Qatar due to time constraints and on the basis of available evidence.
Qatar reportedly deployed its warplanes, and a Qatari F-15 fighter jet, in an “aerial combat” with the Iranian jets, before downing them, the CNN report stated.
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Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that US “will bitterly regret the precedent it has set.”
Earlier in the day, Qatar said that it evacuated residents from the vicinity of the US embassy amid intensifying tensions between the US, Israel and Iran, which have also spilled over to the Middle East region. The evacuation came after reports of Qatar shooting down Iranian bombers that targeted a US military base there.
Meanwhile, India, France and several other countries continue to operate relief flights to Gulf countries, including Dubai, Jeddah, and Oman, to repatriate their citizens from the conflict-ridden Middle East region.
On Wednesday, the US State Department vowed to help Americans evacuate from the Middle Eastern. In a post on X, it said, “Any American in the Middle East who wishes to leave: call the State Department, and we will get your home.” The department also noted that 18,000 Americans had so far returned to the US.
Latest advisory in UAE, Qatar
Earlier, Washington also issued an advisory for its citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.
According to the advisory, a Level 3 alert stays in place for the Gulf nations. The State Department’s advisory asked Americans in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and other UAE cities to leave the country through land borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, if flights are unavailable.
The Indian Embassy in Doha issued a fresh advisory for its nationals in Qatar on Wednesday, urging them to strictly follow the safety instructions issued by the local authorities. It asked Indian nationals to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movement.
UAE intercepts drones, missiles
UAE’s ministry of defence on Wednesday night gave an update on the statistics of the drones and missiles it has intercepted so far. It said that UAE Air Defences have so far detected 941 drones and intercepted 876 of them, with 65 UAVs impacting within state territory. The ministry added that 189 ballistic missiles have been detected so far, of which 175 were intercepted, 13 impacted in the sea, and just one impacted within state territory.
UAE Air Defences have also detected and intercepted eight cruise missiles so far.
Qatar ‘shot down’ Iranian bombers sent to strike US base
Qatar shot down Iranian bombers when they were just “two minutes” away from striking the largest military base of the US troops, CNN reported, citing two sources briefed on the operation.
The bomber planes were reportedly visually identified and photographed “carrying bombs and guided munitions”.
Qatar issued a warning over the radio but received no response from the Iranian jets, which had to what the report said was a flying altitude of 80 feet to evade radar detection. Subsequently, the aircraft were “classified as hostile” by Qatar due to time constraints and on the basis of available evidence.
Qatar reportedly deployed its warplanes, and a Qatari F-15 fighter jet, in an “aerial combat” with the Iranian jets, before downing them, the CNN report stated.
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Mar 05, 2026 9:44:28 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UAE asks citizens to take shelter
UAE Ministry of Interior has sounded an emergency alert across the emirates. The alert says that “due to potential missile threats”, residents should “seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building”.
Residents have been urged to stay away from windows, doors, and open areas.
Mar 05, 2026 9:22:57 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Death toll in Lebanon now over 100
Lebanon’s Ministry of Health has released the latest death and injury figures from Israel’s bombing campaign.
Since Monday, Israeli strikes have killed 102 people and wounded 638 more, the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported.
The ministry warned the toll is likely to rise as hospitals receive more wounded people.
Mar 05, 2026 9:04:14 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Blasts heard in Abu Dhabi
Residents in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi reported hearing a series of loud explosions on Thursday, with UAE air defences responding to a missile threat as Iran pressed on with its retaliation campaign in the Gulf.
“Air defence systems are currently responding to a missile threat,” the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority said in a statement on X. Abu Dhabi residents said they heard numerous heavy explosions.
Mar 05, 2026 9:00:39 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UAE intercepting more missiles and drones
Air defence systems in the UAE are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, the Ministry of Defence has said.
In a brief statement on X, the ministry instructed the public to adhere to safety and security measures.
Mar 05, 2026 8:12:48 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: White House says US navy to begin escorting tankers through Strait of Hormuz ‘if necessary’
President Trump has stated he will task the US Navy with “escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz” if necessary, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Iran’s IRGC has declared the strategic waterway closed during the war and threatened to attack passing vessels.
Leavitt also said Trump has announced that crude oil carriers and cargo ships moving in or near the Gulf region would be eligible for political risk insurance from the United States Development Finance Corporation, “at a very reasonable price”.
Mar 05, 2026 8:00:54 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UK embassy says ‘temporarily’ withdrawing some staff from Bahrain
The United Kingdom said on Thursday it was “temporarily” withdrawing some staff and their dependents from its Bahrain embassy as Iran presses on with its retaliation campaign in the Gulf.
“Due to the ongoing security situation, the UK has taken the precautionary step of temporarily withdrawing some Embassy staff” and their families, it said in a statement on Instagram.
“Our Embassy continues to operate,” it said, adding that “the situation is serious and we do not expect it to end in the coming days”.
Mar 05, 2026 7:39:59 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: CBSE cancels class 10 boards in Middle East, postpone class 12 exam
The CBSE has cancelled the class 10 board exams scheduled till March 11 in the Middle East, PTI reported, saying that the board will announce the mode of result declaration.
The board also postponed the Class 12 board exam scheduled on March 7 in the region.
Mar 05, 2026 7:31:34 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: WHO suspends operations in Dubai
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has suspended operations at the emergency logistics hub in Dubai, Khaleej Times reported
Mar 05, 2026 7:26:05 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UN says 20,000 seafarers and 15,000 cruise passengers stuck
The UN shipping regulator has said that 20,000 seafarers and 15,000 cruise passengers are currently stuck in the Gulf, AFP reported.
Mar 05, 2026 7:13:25 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Iran says it attacked US base in Iraq’s Erbil
Iran’s military has said that it has attacked a base hosting US troops in Erbil in northern Iraq using drones, the Tasnim news agency reported.
“Significant damage” was caused in the attack, the agency reported.
Mar 05, 2026 7:06:51 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: How UAE umrah travellers returned amid airspace closure
As commercial flight disruptions continue due to the US-Iran war, some UAE residents returning from Umrah had to rely on road travel and the help of friends to return home.
Mar 05, 2026 7:04:49 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Flydubai resumes limited operations
Flydubai has resumed operations across its network with a reduced schedule, a spokesperson was quoted as saying by Khaleej Times.
“We are continuously updating our schedule and adding more flights as airspace restrictions are lifted. We continue to monitor the situation closely,” the spokesperson added.
The airline also warned that flight durations may be longer than usual due to the temporary rerouting of some flight paths.
Customers have been advised not to travel to the airport unless they have a confirmed booking or official confirmation of a rebooked flight.
Mar 05, 2026 6:55:13 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: EU, GCC call for ‘dialogue and diplomacy’
The EU and the GCC have issued a joint statement urging “dialogue and diplomacy” to resolve the ongoing war.
“The ministers reiterated their commitment to regional stability and called for protection of civilians and full respect of international law,” said the EU and GCC following a videoconference of European and Gulf Foreign Ministers.
“The ministers reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as means to resolve the crisis,” they said, adding that they agreed on “joint diplomatic efforts to bring about a lasting solution” to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and “ultimately allow the Iranian people to determine their future”.
Mar 05, 2026 6:47:14 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Tourism on hold as US-Iran war casts uncertainty
Cancelled flights, postponed trips and a great deal of uncertainty: the war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has become a prized destination for travellers worldwide.
Across the world, tour operators are scrambling to find solutions for clients stranded in the region or who had trips planned there.
Mar 05, 2026 6:40:11 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Dubai announces Spring break for private institutions till March 23
According to the Dubai Media Office, the Spring Break for students, as well as teaching and administrative staff in all private educational institutions in Dubai, will begin on Monday, March 9, and continue until Sunday, March 22, 2026. Classes and work will resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Mar 05, 2026 6:10:06 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Powerful explosions in Israel
Israeli media is reporting that a series of powerful explosions have been heard in central Israel as defence systems intercepted missiles launched from Iran.
Mar 05, 2026 6:06:07 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Iran says it launched drone attack on US base in Kuwait
Iran has said that it has launched further drone attacks against US forces at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, according to the Tasnim news agency.
Mar 05, 2026 5:57:10 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: The Dubai dilemma over Iranian attacks
Dubai being heavily targeted is forcing the Emiratis and other Gulf states into a dilemma: Should they respond in kind, in effect joining the US-Israeli attack on Iran? Or should they sit back and take it? That’s not an easy choice.
Mar 05, 2026 5:51:35 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UAE says one missile, six drones fell inside the country
The UAE’s Defence Ministry is saying that one missile and six drones fell inside the country.
Earlier, Abu Dhabi’s media office said six people were injured by falling debris from drones that were intercepted by air defence systems over Abu Dhabi.
Mar 05, 2026 5:44:38 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Iran death toll rises to 1,230, say officials
Dubai news LIVE: As the US-Israel and Iran conflict enters its sixth day, Iran has stated that over 1,200 people have been killed. As per the latest death toll, a total of 1,230 people have been killed across Iran due to the joint US and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic.
Mar 05, 2026 5:35:29 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UAE intercepts over 1,000 drones since start of US-Iran conflict
Dubai news LIVE: The United Arab Emirates has intercepted over 1,000 Iranian drones since the start of the conflict in West Asia. In a statement issued by the country’s defence ministry, since the start of the conflict on February 28, the UAE said it intercepted 1071 drones, of which 1001 of them were intercepted, while 71 drones fell in the country’s territory.
On Thursday, UAE air defences intercepted 131 drones, of which six fell within the country’s territory. Seven ballistic missiles were also intercepted, of which one fell on UAE territory.
Mar 05, 2026 5:14:23 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UAE says it intercepted 6 missiles, 125 drones
Dubai news LIVE: The UAE defence ministry on Thursday said it intercepted 6 ballistic missiles and 125 drones.
Mar 05, 2026 5:02:21 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Extra mobile data plan announced for UAE nationals stranded outside amid US-Iran war
Dubai news LIVE: Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) on Thursday announced it is offering free 15GB data and unlimited outgoing calls to UAE residents who are stranded outside the country due to flight suspensions.
As per Khaleej Times, the UAE’s second telecom operator sent message sent out to its customers in the UAE, saying it has activated a free 15GB roaming data bundle for its customers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with unlimited outgoing calls and 500 incoming minutes.
This special offer is valid for three days, starting Thursday
Mar 05, 2026 4:56:16 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: UK advises against non-essential travel to the UAE
Dubai news LIVE: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in the UK has advised British nationals against all non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates. This travel advisory comes amid the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran.
“Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption. Stay away from areas around security or military facilities. Follow the instructions of the local authorities and monitor local and international media for the latest information,” states FCDO.
Mar 05, 2026 4:29:15 PM IST
Dubai news LIVE: Indian man injured after attack on Abu Dhabi airport
Dubai news LIVE: A man from India’s Telangana suffered minor injuries after the attack by Iran near the Abu Dhabi airport.
Speaking to news agency PTI, N Rajeswara Rao, a native of Pothireddypalle village in Rajanna Sircilla district, was injured in the incident.
Rao, who works in the housekeeping section at the airport, informed his parents that he and several others escaped with minor injuries.
“My son has been working there for a year. He works at the airport. He sustained injuries in the attack. He spoke to us over a video call, but he is not showing us the injuries. I want my son to return home soon,” Prabhakar Rao told PTI Videos.