1 week agoFollowing advisories from Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates on the activity of air defense systems due to Iranian strikes, the Dubai Media Office has said that explosions heard in Dubai are due to successful interceptions of Iranian ordnance
Other major emergency arms sales approved for the UAE include: FS-LIDS counter-drone system for $2.10 bln; Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) for $1.22 bln; F-16 munitions (GBU-39s, JDAMs) for $644 bln
The US has approved the sale of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to the UAE for $4.5 billion, and the Secretary of State has determined that an emergency exists requiring immediate sale, waiving congressional review requirements
The President of the UAE and the Egyptian President discuss developments in the Middle East during a meeting in Abu Dhabi.
UAE air defenses respond to missile and drone attacks from Iran
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority: Due to the exceptional circumstances, we emphasize the need to completely cease operating drones to avoid legal violations.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy: Fuel tanks and early warning radars at the American forces air base "Al-Zafra" and the Fifth Fleet headquarters "Mina Salman" were subjected to heavy strikes.
Abu Dhabi Media Office: Successful interception of missiles targeting Habshan gas facilities and Bab field; no injuries reported.
Abu Dhabi: Gas facilities suspended after missile debris falls
1 week agoThe UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses intercepted missile and drone attacks originating from Iran, and indicated that the sounds heard in parts of the country were due to air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles and fighter jets intercepting drones and other aerial vehicles.
Missiles and drones intercepted in UAE airspace; air defenses repel attack
UAE air defenses intercept 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones.
UAE Defense Ministry: Air defenses dealing with missile threat
1 week agoThe UAE affirms that targeting energy facilities linked to the Pars field poses a threat to global energy security.
Iran issued an evacuation warning for several oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, saying they would be targeted by strikes "in the coming hours", Iranian state media reported on Wednesday. Note: Includes Saudi Samref Refinery at Yanbu on the Red
Qatar: Israel's targeting of energy infrastructure threatens global, regional, and environmental energy security.
The Israeli Broadcasting Authority, citing an Israeli source, reported that the promised escalation was carried out by targeting a gas processing plant in Iran.
Iranian Foreign Minister: Our attacks on Gulf cities are "a result of America's actions" and we seek to end the war on all fronts
Dubai Government Media Office: The sounds heard in some areas of the emirate are the result of successful aerial interceptions.
Dubai Government Media Office: The sounds heard in some areas of the emirate are the result of successful aerial interceptions.
1 week agoMajor Iranian missile/drone raid on Dubai reported moments ago, numerous explosions heard as air defenses engaged incoming missiles
Numerous interceptions near the DXB airport,UAE
Advisor to the UAE President: The UAE may participate in an international effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz led by the United States.
PM Modi speaks to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Discusses west Asia war, safe navigation through Hormuz
The UAE Ministry of Defense: UAE air defenses are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks coming from Iran.
1 week agoToday, March 17, 2026, UAE Air Defenses engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 45 UAVs fired by Iran at our civilians and civilian infrastructure
Bloomberg: UAE's main port of Fujairah suspends oil loading operations
Bloomberg, citing a source: A Kuwaiti-flagged liquefied gas tanker sustained damage after being struck by drone debris near Fujairah, UAE.
Abu Dhabi Media Office: Drone attack causes fire at Shah gas field
Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national.The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information
