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WAM ABU DHABI, March 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan held talks in Abu Dhabi focused on rising regional tensions and their impact on security. Both leaders emphasized the need to halt escalating military actions and stressed that dialogue remains essential to prevent further instability. The discussions included recent developments affecting countries across the region,

WAM ABU DHABI, March 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates has announced the temporary and full closure of its airspace as a precautionary measure amid rapidly evolving regional security developments, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said. The authority said the decision was taken to ensure the safety of flights and air crews and to safeguard the country’s territory. The GCAA said the measure followed a comprehensive assessment of securit

Citi Bank logo appears in this illustration taken December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic DUBAI, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Citigroup said on Monday it will keep most of its branches and offices in the United Arab Emirates closed until further notice after temporarily shutting them last week amid the ongoing regional conflict. The bank said client-facing operations in the UAE remain suspended while services continue through digital channels. Citigroup directed

SABN ABU DHABI, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A fire broke out at the Shah oil field in Abu Dhabi on Monday evening after a drone strike, authorities said, adding that no casualties were reported. The incident was confirmed by Abu Dhabi’s media office, which said the drone hit the oil field, triggering the fire. The attack marks the second incident targeting oil facilities in the United Arab Emirates on Monday. Earlier in the day, a fire broke out in the Fujai

SPA RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a phone call with United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss regional developments amid escalating military actions. During the call, the two leaders reviewed the situation in the region and its potential implications for regional and internation

Riyadh, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s judiciary news agency Mizan said U.S. forces were located at several civilian ports in the United Arab Emirates and warned the facilities could become targets for Iranian attacks. The agency claimed that U.S. forces were present at the ports of Jebel Ali, Khalifa and Fujairah and described the locations as “legitimate targets.” Mizan urged people in and around the ports to evacuate immediately, saying the facilities could

Abu Dhabi, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones launched from Iran on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Defence. The ministry said the latest attack brought the total number of intercepted projectiles since the start of the conflict to 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,600 drones. The attacks have killed six people and wounded 141 others, according to figures carried by UAE-linked

SABN Dubai, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A fire broke out in the UAE’s Fujairah emirate on Saturday after debris fell during the interception of a drone, while some oil loading operations were suspended, Reuters reported, citing industry and trade sources and the emirate’s media office. The Fujairah media office said no injuries were reported and that civil defence forces were working to contain the fire. Authorities did not provide details on the reported suspensi

Dubai, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News)  — Iran’s military command threatened on Saturday to attack cities in the United Arab Emirates, alleging without evidence that U.S. forces had used locations in the Emirates to launch strikes on Iran’s Abu Musa and Kharg islands, according to Iranian state television. The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said U.S. forces had launched attacks from “ports, docks and hideouts” within UAE cities and called on people to evacuate po

Dubai, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority said on Friday that the country will gradually resume air traffic following closures linked to drone strikes on Dubai’s airport and disruptions during two weeks of conflict. Authorities said the resumption will take place progressively after aviation operations were halted amid security concerns. The UAE’s leadership has expressed confidence in the country’s air defense systems, even as fl

Abu Dhabi, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on Friday that air defence systems intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran. The ministry said the interceptions took place on March 13 as air defence systems responded to incoming threats. Since the beginning of what the ministry described as Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 285 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise mis

Abu Dhabi, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has allowed residents currently outside the country whose residency permits expired to return, citing regional circumstances that prevented their travel due to airspace closures. The decision applies to residents whose permits expired on or after February 28, 2026 while they were abroad and were unable to return because of flight suspensions or

Dubai, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Citibank said it will close all but one of its branches in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday after Iran threatened to target financial institutions in the region. The bank said the decision was taken “given the evolving situation within the country,” without providing additional details. Other financial institutions in the UAE have reportedly advised employees to work from home following the Iranian threat. The warning c

UAE Abu Dhabi, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates said its air defense systems intercepted six ballistic missiles, seven cruise missiles and 39 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, according to the UAE Ministry of Defence. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE said its defenses have intercepted 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,514 drones. Authorities said the attacks have resulted in six fatalities, including na

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Ukraine will send three fully equipped teams this week to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. A communications adviser to the Ukrainian president said an additional expert team was also being deployed to a U.S. military base in Jordan, while an official in the presidential office confirmed the teams consist of military personnel. Zelenskyy did not provide details about the co

WAM Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates said air defenses detected nine ballistic missiles on Tuesday, destroying eight, while one missile fell into the sea. Authorities also detected 35 drones, intercepting 26, while nine fell within the country’s territory, the ministry said. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE said 262 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 241 were destroyed, 19 fell i

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia strongly condemned an attack targeting the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, according to a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency. The ministry said the repeated targeting of diplomatic premises constitutes a clear violation of international laws and norms, including the Fourth Geneva Convention. Saudi Arabia also stressed the importance of respecting the i

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said firefighters were battling a blaze in Ruwais after an Iranian drone strike. The Abu Dhabi Media Office said no injuries had been reported. Ruwais lies about 175 kilometers southwest of the capital Abu Dhabi, in a desert area near the border with Saudi Arabia, and is home to major petrochemical facilities.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, Australia, March 10, 2026. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas/via REUTERS Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Australia will deploy a reconnaissance aircraft and defensive missiles to the United Arab Emirates to help protect Australian nationals and other civilians in the country, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. Albanese told reporters that Australia will send an E-7A Wedgetail radar aircraft to provide long-

Riyadh, March 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia expressed condolences on Monday to Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates following the deaths of several members of their armed and security forces while carrying out national duties. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the kingdom’s sincere sympathies to the governments and peoples of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, praying for mercy and forgiveness for the fallen and patience and comfo