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The Latest Breaking News from the United Arab Emirates

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to blow up key Iranian gas field if Tehran strikes ‘innocent’ Qatar again

Qatar's Ras Laffan was hit for a second time on Thursday morning shortly before Trump's warning

The Independent UK

Iran's attacks have collapsed, and the trend is 'overwhelmingly positive,' analysts say. But the military side is separate from politics and markets

Iranian drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates collapsed from 332 on the second day of the war to just six on Sunday, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

Fortune

Fears over French art loans to the Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages in the Middle East

The museum, which opened in the United Arab Emirates in 2017, has so far escaped damage from nearly 1,800 Iranian drone and missile strikes since the conflict began last month.

Euronews

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'Misleading claims': UAE official rebukes Iranian top minister, rejects aggression accusation amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A sharp diplomatic row has erupted between the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Iran accused the UAE of aggression, a claim the UAE strongly denies. Emirati officials state their actions are purely defensive. The region faces heightened instability due to ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. The UAE emphasises restraint and…

The Times of India

Zelenskyy says ready for another round of peace talks but waiting on US and Russia

US-led peace talks between Ukraine and Russia had been under way in the United Arab Emirates but were placed on hold amid the Iran war.

Euronews

Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate

Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE as Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week

The Independent UK

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Suspected Iran drone attack sparks huge fire at key Emirates oil port

A crucial port in the United Arab Emirates has been hit by suspected Iranian drone strikes, causing a blaze and partial suspension of oil operations. The incident at Fujairah, a major oil storage hub near the Strait of Hormuz, has heightened concerns over already-surging oil prices. The strikes occurred amidst…

The Independent UK

Tommy Fleetwood relieved to get family out of Dubai and back to England amid Middle East conflict

Fleetwood has been competing in the United States while his wife and children sought to leave their home of the last four years in the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK

Tommy Fleetwood relieved as family able to leave Dubai for UK amid conflict

The world No 3 spoke about his family being stuck in the United Arab Emirates after making a strong start in the opening round at the Players Championship

The Guardian - UK

Safe From Tensions Near Home, Tommy Fleetwood Starts Well at Players Championship

The Englishman resides full-time in the United Arab Emirates and said his family got out this week in the wake of Middle East tensions.

Sports Illustrated

‘Abrupt reality check’ of Iran war has Britons fleeing Dubai for ‘safety’ of London

London property agents have told The Independent they are seeing a rise in demand for property in London from those who had moved to the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf nations

The Independent UK

Photos of beachgoers in UAE where oil tankers and cargo ships line up in Hormuz Strait

People on the coast of the United Arab Emirates can see oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz while playing on swings, riding horses and camping out on the beach near Khor Fakkan, as the war in Iran affects the global energy supply.

The Independent UK

RAF fighter jets shoot down and intercept drones heading towards two Middle East countries

UK fighter jets successfully intercepted a drone that was heading towards Bahrain overnight, the Ministry of Defence revealed. In a post on X, the MoD also said it took out an uncrewed aerial system in defence of Jordan. It added: “The UK has also begun conducting defensive air sorties in…

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The Times of India

Indian schools in UAE announce early term break, move remaining exams and classes online

Several Indian curriculum schools in the United Arab Emirates have announced an early end-of-year break for students after completing most examinations, while shifting remaining academic activities online to maintain continuity.

The Times of India

'Brutal and unprovoked': Iranian barrage pushes UAE into ‘state of defence’

The United Arab Emirates declared a “state of defence” after a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks, saying it would take a "measured response while prioritising the protection of its sovereignty and residents."

The Independent UK

Photos show travellers stuck in the UAE taking shelter from war at Indian expat's home

With flights across the Gulf disrupted by the war in the Middle East, an Indian expatriate living in the United Arab Emirates has opened his farm property to those left stranded. Tents and mattresses are laid out for travellers, who help prepare meals, share tea and snacks, play cricket and…

Euronews

UAE intercepts over 1,000 drones since start of Iran war

Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports after another night of massive aerial attacks at the United Arab Emirates, as explosions from interceptions were heard every 20 seconds on Friday morning.

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International Business Times

UAE Mulls Freezing Iranian Assets: WSJ Reports Potential Billions Freeze as Iran-U.S.-Israel War Escalates

Abu Dhabi — The United Arab Emirates is actively considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held within its territory, a potential economic countermeasure that could severely disrupt Tehran's access to foreign currency and global trade networks, according to a report published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal.

The Conversation

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf region use the fossil fuels under their desert lands not only to make money, but also to make drinking water. The petroleum they produce powers more than 400 desalination plants, which turn seawater into drinkable water.

The Independent UK

Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace

Iraq’s hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Iran war because players cannot get visas for the playoff tournament in Mexico and the team’s coach is stranded in the United Arab Emirates

The Conversation

Warships as diplomats: how the South African Navy is tasked with building ties with other nations

A naval exercise off the South African coast in January 2026, dubbed Will for Peace and involving the warships of South Africa, China, Russia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran, elicited international and domestic controversy. It also contributed to a further souring of relations between South Africa and the…

The Times of India

'Avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant': Indian embassy in UAE urges Indian nationals amid Middle East conflict

NEW DELHI: The Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday issued an advisory urging Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which began on February 28 with a joint military operation launched by the…

The Guardian - UK

Macron to address the nation on Middle East as European countries organise return of stranded citizens – as it happened

French president will make his speech this evening; first wave of European travellers arrive home, but hundreds of thousands remain stuck in region

The Independent UK

Iran war today: What happened in Middle East overnight as Israeli troops deployed to Lebanon

Israeli troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon to boost defences against the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah in a major escalation of the war in the Middle East. The Israeli military also says it is conducting "simultaneous targeted strikes against military targets in Tehran and Beirut"; plumes of smoke were…

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