Dubai News Live Updates: UAE Mulls Freezing Iranian Assets Amid Aerial Strikes From Tehran, Says Report
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Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 11:25 IST
Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain Today News Live Updates: Iran launched aerial strikes across the Gulf, targeting UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.
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Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain Today News Live: Iran unleashed a fresh aerial strike across the Gulf on Thursday evening as the conflict with the US-Israel entered its 7th day on Friday, March 6.
A fresh wave of missile and drone strikes was reported in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain.
Explosions were also heard in Qatar’s Doha and Bahrain’s Manama on Thursday as Iran continues to retaliate against coordinated strikes by targeting the US interests in West Asia.
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Tensions between Washington and Tehran rose to another level as a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the waters near Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned the US “will bitterly regret the precedent it has set.”
The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran on Saturday, prompting Tehran to retaliate by launching missiles and drones towards several Gulf locations hosting US military facilities.
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Mar 06, 2026 11:25 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Over 19,000 Flights Cancelled Across Major West Asia Airports
More than 19,000 flights have been cancelled across seven major West Asia airports, including UAE’s Dubai and Abu Dhabi, since the war began.
Mar 06, 2026 11:16 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Spring Break In All Private Institutions In Dubai
KHDA: The Spring Break for students, as well as teaching and administrative staff in all private educational institutions in Dubai, will begin on Monday, March 9, and continue until Sunday, March 22, 2026. Classes and work will resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.@KHDA pic.twitter.com/SjiglFOlHW
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 5, 2026
Mar 06, 2026 10:56 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Etihad To Resume Limited Flight Operations From Today
Etihad Airways announced resumption limited commercial flight schedule from 6 March, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations.
“Guests with previous bookings will be accommodated as soon as possible on these flights,” the airline said in a post on ‘X’.
Mar 06, 2026 10:40 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Qatar Says It Intercepted Drone Targeting US Base
As the conflict entered its seventh day, the Qatari government stated it intercepted a drone targeting a US base. In addition, Lebanon reported the death toll from Israeli strikes had risen to 123.
Mar 06, 2026 10:17 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: IndiGo Says 17 Flights To And From Parts Of Middle East To Operate Today
IndiGo is set to operate 17 flights to and from various parts of the Middle East, including Dubai, on Friday, March 6, the airline said.
The development comes as the conflict ripples through West Asia following Iranian attacks on the Gulf nations.
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Mar 06, 2026 10:15 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: US In UAE Issues Level 3 Security Alert Amid Conflict
The U.S. government’s highest priority is the safety and welfare of U.S. citizens abroad, and we will continue to share information you need to make informed decisions about your safety.
At this time, we encourage Americans to consider departing the UAE if they believe they… pic.twitter.com/mtiqMi2RxH
— US Mission to UAE (@USAinUAE) March 4, 2026
Mar 06, 2026 10:04 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Travelers Asked Not To Reach Airport Unless Confirmed By Airline
⚠️ Most flights remain suspended. Please do not come to the airport unless your airline has confirmed your departure time. Guests without a confirmed flight may not be able to access the terminals.
Please contact your airline directly for the latest updates on your flight.
— DXB (@DXB) March 4, 2026
Mar 06, 2026 09:44 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: 'Did Not Feel Like Dubai Was Unsafe', Says Indian Passenger Who Arrived In Delhi
Rahul Ghosh, an Indian passenger who was stuck in Dubai amid the conflict, said, “There is no struggle. I did not feel like Dubai was unsafe.”
Another passenger said the UAE government was supportive of the stranded passengers in the country.
“It is a very safe country. I did not face any problem. The government helped us a lot. They provided hotels to the tourists,” he said.
Mar 06, 2026 09:38 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Indian Passengers Sing Praises On UAE, Say It Was 'Very Safe'
Indian passengers landing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Friday from Dubai, UAE, said the West Asian country was ‘very safe’, given the tense situation in the region.
Passengers told news agency ANI that the UAE government provided help and support amid the chaos caused by flight disruptions.
Mar 06, 2026 09:24 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Dubai Airport Operates At About 25% Of Normal Levels, Says Report
The Emirates and Etihad Airways resumed limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday, according to a report by Reuters.
The development comes as the Gulf nations continue to face threats from Iranian missile strikes amid the ongoing hostilities in the region.
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Mar 06, 2026 09:10 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Trump Admin Confronts Discontent From Gulf Allies, Says Report
The President Donald Trump-led administration is dealing with discontent from allies in the region who have expressed frustration, complaining they were not given adequate time to prepare for the Iranian attacks, Associated Press reports.
Mar 06, 2026 08:49 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: UAE Mulls Freezing Iranian Assets Amid Aerial Attacks
The United Arab Emirates is considering freezing billions of dollars of Iranian assets in the Gulf state aerial strikes from Tehran in the wake of the ongoing conflict in the region, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Mar 06, 2026 08:33 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Malaysia's Petronas Temporarily Relocate Its Abu Dhabi, Dubai Personnel
Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas announced it has started temporarily relocating personnel from its Abu Dhabi and Dubai operations in response to the ongoing conflict in the region.
“All operations in the UAE continue to be managed through alternate arrangements. Operations outside of the UAE across the region continue as usual,” the company said in a statement.
Mar 06, 2026 08:22 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Flight To Bring Back French Nationals From UAE Forced To Turn Back
French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot stated an Air France flight chartered by the French government to bring French nationals back from the UAE was forced to turn back on Thursday amid missile fire in the region.
“This situation reflects the instability in the region and the complexity of repatriation operations,” the minister said.
Mar 06, 2026 08:08 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: UAE's Air Defense System Intercepts Most Iranian Missiles
الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية تتصدى بنجاح للصواريخ الباليستية والجوالة والمسيرات الإيرانية.
UAE Air Defences Successfully Intercept
Iranian Ballistic and Cruise Missiles and UAVs Attacks#وزارة_الدفاع #وزارة_الدفاع_الإماراتية#MOD#UAEMinistryOfDefence pic.twitter.com/QEndw8Op7i
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 5, 2026
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Mar 06, 2026 08:02 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: 1 Missile, 6 Drone Hit UAE; Govt Warns Of Action
One Iranian ballistic missile and six drones hit the UAE’s territory on Thursday, the nation’s Defense Ministry said, adding it repelled six missiles and 131 drones on Thursday alone.
Meanwhile, UAE officials have privately warned Iran of action in view of aerial strikes, the WSJ report said.
Mar 06, 2026 07:59 IST
Dubai News Live Updates: Dubai Prince Dials Saudi Arabia Counterpart To Condemn 'Heinous Attacks' On The Region
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, held a phone call today (Thursday) with His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the… pic.twitter.com/KJmAN1ovkE
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 5, 2026
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