In Abu Dhabi, a drone hit a generator at the Barakah nuclear power plant outside the inner perimeter. Radiation levels are normal, and the power units are operating in routine mode.
A commercial vessel was attacked in Qatari waters, causing a fire on board. There were no casualties; the ship has arrived at port, and an official investigation is underway.
These are the first missile interceptions since the UAE declared its airspace free of threats on April 9, coinciding with the start of a truce between the US and Iran.
A two-week ceasefire helped airline stocks rise, but fuel shortages will last for months. The cost of flights will remain high.
A fire broke out at the Habshan plant due to falling debris. Iran's attacks on the region's energy system led to soaring oil prices and refinery shutdowns.
Due to the threat of Iranian control, countries in the region are considering expanding their pipeline network. The projects are estimated to cost billions of dollars as a security measure.
Iran's missile and drone attack damaged the Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi and injured workers. The attack on one of the market leaders caused panic in the automotive industry.
Mubarak Al-Kabeer and Shuwaikh ports were damaged by drones and missiles. In the UAE, six people were injured and fires broke out in the capital due to shelling.
Iran-backed Houthis launched ballistic missiles at southern Israel. Attacks were also recorded in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
A special flight from Abu Dhabi brought 101 people and 45 cats and dogs to Athens. Citizens refused to leave without their pets due to flight cancellations.
A drone attacked a joint venture of ADNOC and Occidental Petroleum in the Rub' al Khali desert. There are no casualties, and emergency services are working at the scene.
A serious fire broke out in the port of Fujairah due to a drone attack. The facility is a key hub, supplying 1.7% of the world's daily oil demand.
Iran called for evacuation from three UAE ports due to alleged US attacks. Debris from a downed Iranian drone caused a fire at an oil facility in Fujairah.
The Russian Orthodox Church will establish a community and build a temple in the capital of the UAE. The CPD calls this a tool of the Kremlin's soft power for working abroad.
Due to flight cancellations and airspace closures, the region is losing huge profits. In Dubai alone, tourists canceled more than 80,000 accommodation bookings in a week.
Iran struck the Al-Azraq base, where German and US troops are stationed. German soldiers were in shelters, so there were no casualties.
Citizens of Jordan and Egypt were injured as a result of an air strike interception in the UAE. The capital's authorities urged residents to remain in safe places.
The UAE's national airline, Etihad Airways, is resuming a limited flight schedule from its hub in Abu Dhabi starting Friday. The carrier plans to fly to over 70 destinations by March 19.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported the interception of missiles and drones by air defense systems. A CNN crew in Abu Dhabi heard loud explosions.
The Russian Foreign Minister also noted "some progress" in the trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.
Dubai International Airport has resumed a limited number of flights after the airspace was closed. Most flights remain canceled or rescheduled, and passengers are advised not to travel to the airport without confirmation.
Six people were injured in Abu Dhabi by debris from an intercepted drone, and Qatar was hit by a missile. Cyprus reported a security incident near a British airbase amid the war in the Middle East.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Golestan Palace in Iran, has been damaged following an American-Israeli strike. The Mirror Throne Hall and museum exhibits had been evacuated earlier.
Qatar has halted LNG production after two Iranian drones attacked its energy facilities. Israel and Iran exchanged new strikes, and drones were intercepted over Cyprus and the UAE.
Zelenskyy stated that the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia, scheduled for March 5-6, have not been canceled. The meeting location in Abu Dhabi remains uncertain due to ongoing hostilities.
The Embassy of Ukraine in the UAE urges citizens to urgently fill out registration forms due to the deteriorating security situation. Hotlines are overloaded, so the online form is the primary means of communication.
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Saudi Aramco has shut down its Ras Tanura refinery after a drone strike. This happened after Tehran launched strikes in the region in response to the US and Israeli attack on Iran.
Residents of the Persian Gulf countries awoke to explosions after night attacks, in which Hezbollah intervened in the conflict. Explosions were recorded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Lebanon, Israel, Kuwait, Iran, and Cyprus.
Dubai International Airport ceased operations after a suspected air strike, with over 90% of flights canceled. More than 2,300 flights were canceled in 24 hours, with Emirates and FlyDubai being the most affected.
Iran launched strikes on US military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Kuwait, as well as on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. This was in response to a joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran.
