The United Arab Emirates has suspended air traffic after a drone attack on Dubai Airport. The measure was implemented to protect crews and the country's territory.
Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended flights due to a fire near the terminals. Israel began a ground operation in Lebanon, and oil prices soared.
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.
Due to military escalation and airport attacks, the DFM index lost all its 2026 gains. Investors are massively exiting assets amid UAE shelling.
On the 14th day of the war, Iran threatens energy infrastructure, and the US lost a plane in Iraq. The number of casualties in the region exceeded 2,000 people.
The UN Security Council condemned Iran's strikes on Persian Gulf countries, which destabilize energy markets. Russia and China abstained, and Russia's alternative draft failed.
Near the Strait of Hormuz, three vessels were hit by unknown projectiles. Israel and Iran exchanged massive strikes, affecting residential areas of Tehran.
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.
CENTCOM eliminated Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran's threats to halt oil exports. Trump warned of unprecedented force.
Singer MamaRika returned from Dubai via Egypt and Moldova due to flight cancellations. Her husband Serhiy Sereda helped organize the complex route home.
Due to shelling of energy infrastructure and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude oil prices reached $120. Israel attacked Tehran in response to drone strikes.
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan declared a state of war after Iran's shelling of the UAE. Dubai airport was temporarily shut down due to a drone attack.
The airline will operate flights from six cities worldwide for passengers with a final destination in Doha. Qatar's airspace remains officially closed.
Air traffic in Dubai resumed after a 30-minute pause due to the threat from Iran. Passengers hid in tunnels, and flights are now returning to normal.
The US and Israel attacked over 3,000 targets in Iran. Persian Gulf countries repel hundreds of missiles and drones.
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.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has received 58 appeals from citizens since February 28 due to the escalation in the Middle East. Airspace remains closed in some countries, but airports in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Oman are operating normally.
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.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine informs about the closure of airspace in Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Iran, and Iraq as of March 4. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received 54 appeals from Ukrainian citizens regarding the escalation of the situation in the region.
Russian propaganda uses events in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine. The occupiers are spreading fakes about the detention of Ukrainians in Dubai and the destruction of Syrskyi's estate.
A drone crashed into a parking lot near the US Consulate in Dubai, causing a fire. No staff were injured as personnel numbers had been reduced in advance.
The United Arab Emirates is considering military measures to stop Iranian missile and drone attacks on the country. The UAE has suffered the most attacks from Iran since the beginning of the war, even more than Israel.
The US Consulate in Dubai caught fire late Tuesday evening after an Iranian drone strike.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel has no data on dead or wounded Ukrainians. There is no need for evacuation, but 25 people, mostly pilgrims and short-term visitors, have applied for assistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Middle Eastern countries experts on shooting down Iranian drones. This will happen if the leaders of these countries convince Vladimir Putin to agree to a month-long truce in the war against Ukraine.
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.
12 Etihad Airways flights departed from Abu Dhabi, although the airline had announced a suspension of operations. Almost 100,000 people tracked the first plane heading to London.
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.
The conflict with Iran has led to mass cancellations of flights by Emirates and Qatar Airways, causing airline shares to fall. Over 400 flights have been canceled by each airline, and Dubai and Doha airports have suspended operations.
