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The @SecRubio @StateDept urges Americans to DEPART NOW from the countries below using available commercial transportation, due to serious safety risks. From: Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Yemen

UAE says it has detected 174 ballistic missiles fired at it from Iran, intercepted 161. The rest fell in the sea. It intercepted all 8 cruise missiles. Out of 689 UAV’s fired at UAE, 44 Iranian drones hit UAE territory

Dubai Airport (DXB) website indicates that the following flights are scheduled to depart this evening: EK500 to Mumbai (boarding);FZ8081 to Novosibirsk; EK542 to Chennai; FZ8489 to Moscow; EK512 to New Delhi (boarding); EK568 to Bangalore; FZ8205 to Kazan; EK524 to Hyderabad; FZ8263 to Yekaterinburg; FZ1469 to Warsaw; FZ1107 to Belgrade; FZ1329 to Bucharest

The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that its air defenses successfully intercepted nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles, and 148 drones launched from Iran today.

The UAE Civil Aviation Authority announces the operation of exceptional flights to allow stranded and affected passengers to leave.

US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman: We intercepted hundreds of missiles fired at our forces and allies

8 passenger flights have been able to take off from Abu Dhabi since 14:00 local time

The Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office: Authorities in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah are dealing with an incident in the Al Hamra village area this morning, resulting from falling debris following the successful interception of a drone by air defenses. No injuries were reported. The public is urged to obtain information from official sources.

A joint statement from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and the United States: We reaffirm our right to self-defense against Iranian attacks.

Abu Dhabi Media Office: Debris falls after air defenses intercept drones

Abu Dhabi authorities responding to reports of debris falling from a successful shoot down of Iranian drone on a warehouse in ICAD, Mussafah area. No injuries reported

The Dubai Government Media Office: Competent authorities confirm that the sounds heard in various areas of the Emirate of Dubai are the result of successful interception operations by air defenses.

New bombings in Dubai now

The UAE has announced it is closing its embassy in Tehran and withdrawing its ambassador and all diplomatic staff in response to Iranian missile attacks on its territory - Statement

Possible Shahed hit at the Abu Dhabi port. This hit appears to be in the French Naval Base

The UAE's Defense Ministry says three foreign nationals were killed and 58 people were wounded in Iranian drone attacks since yesterday. In total, UAE Air Defenses have dealt with 165 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 541 drones

Smoke is rising from Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are investigating an incident involving debris from a drone that was intercepted by air defenses and struck the facade of one of the Etihad Towers buildings. The incident resulted in minor injuries to a woman and her child, as well as minor property damage. Authorities clarified that the sounds heard in the emirate were a result of the successful interception operations. They urged the public to refrain from spreading rumors and misinformation and to obtain information only from official sources, confirming that updates will be published as soon as they become available.

Emirates airline says it has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on 2 March

Dubai Government Media Office: Two injuries reported as a result of debris from drones intercepted by air defenses falling on two houses in the city.

New explosions heard in Dubai, Doha, Manama

Reports of explosions in Dubai, UAE

Iranian drone shot down near Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Several explosions were heard at the location of American forces in Fujairah, UAE

One person was killed and seven others were injured in Abu Dhabi following an attack targeting Zayed International Airport, according to Abu Dhabi Airports

An Iranian drone seems to have hit the world-famous Burj al-Arab hotel in Dubai

Dubai Airports says that four people were injured in the incident and have received urgent medical attention

Dubai Airports: An incident occurred at Dubai International Airport a short while ago.

UAE Defense Ministry: We are dealing with 137 missiles and 209 drones from Iran

Initial reports of an Iranian drone attack hitting the Dubai International Airport. Evacuations are underway at the airport