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ABU DHABI, March 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates announced on Monday the deaths of two noncombat members of its armed forces after a helicopter crashed due to a technical malfunction. The defence ministry said the crash occurred during operations as authorities continue to respond to missile and drone threats targeting the country amid a regional conflict that began more than a week ago. The ministry did not provide additional details on the type of

Riyadh, March 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates’ Defense Ministry said it intercepted 16 missiles launched toward the country, while a 17th missile fell into the sea. In a statement, the ministry said most drones involved in the attack were also intercepted by air defenses, although four drones fell within UAE territory. The ministry added that it is ready to “firmly confront” threats against the country. Earlier on Sunday, Iran’s president warne

RIYADH, March 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it was under attack from Iran, with air defense systems intercepting incoming missiles and drones. The UAE Ministry of Defense said its air defense systems were actively responding to the aerial threats. Authorities advised residents to remain in safe locations and follow official guidance while air defense operations continued. The incident comes amid escalating regional tensions a

WAM RIYADH, March 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) said astronomical calculations indicate that Eid Al-Fitr in the United Arab Emirates will fall on Friday, March 20, 2026. According to the academy’s observatory, the crescent moon marking the start of Shawwal will not be visible on Wednesday, March 18, which corresponds to the 29th day of Ramadan. The moon is expected to set before sunset that eve

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE air defense systems detected nine ballistic missiles on Thursday, all of which were intercepted and destroyed, the country’s Ministry of Defence said. The systems also detected 112 drones, intercepting 109 of them, while three drones fell within the country’s territory. Since the start of Iranian attacks, a total of 205 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 190 were destroyed, while 13 fell into the sea an

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, who condemned Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and other countries in the region. During the call, Bolojan said the attacks constitute a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. He affirmed Romania’s solidarity with the UAE and its support for measures tak

SABN RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three aerial drones struck the United Arab Emirates on Friday, the country’s Defense Ministry said in a statement posted on X. The ministry did not provide details on where the drones fell or whether any damage was caused. The UAE’s air defenses also destroyed nine ballistic missiles and intercepted 109 drones on Friday, the ministry said. Officials added that since the start of the war, a total of 205 ballistic missil

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates’ Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi warned the public against photographing, publishing or circulating images and videos of incident sites or damage caused by falling projectiles or shrapnel. In a statement, Al Shamsi said disseminating such materials or inaccurate information could incite public panic and create a misleading impression of the country’s actual situation. He said state ins

Beijing, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Air China, China Southern Airlines and other Chinese carriers are resuming direct flights to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Air China resumed a direct flight from Beijing to Riyadh on Thursday, according to Chinese state media. China is also helping citizens evacuate from the region and said a plane carrying 300 passengers arrived from Dubai on Wednesday. China’s foreign ministry warned the situation in t

Riyadh, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates, held a phone call on Thursday with His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, the two officials reviewed the latest developments in the region and discussed recent aggressions ta

Abu Dhabi, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Shrapnel fell to the ground after a drone interception in Abu Dhabi, wounding six people, authorities said on Thursday. The Abu Dhabi Media Office said the injuries occurred in the capital’s ICAD II industrial area, near Al Dhafra Air Base, which hosts American forces. Those wounded were from Nepal and Pakistan, it said.

In this file photo, a Qatari student walks to a building in the Texas A&M University campus at Education City, on October 18, 2011, in Doha, Qatar. Osama Faisal/AP/File Doha, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Several U.S. universities with campuses in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have adjusted operations and moved to remote instruction until further notice as the U.S. State Department urges Americans in the Gulf to leave immediately, according to reporting by

Abu Dhabi, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that one ballistic missile and six drones hit the country’s territory on Thursday as the war widens in the Middle East. A defence ministry statement said six missiles and 131 drones were repelled on Thursday, and that hundreds of projectiles have been intercepted since the start of the war. The statement added that shrapnel from the interception of cruise missiles earlier this week ki

Abu Dhabi, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The UAE Ministry of Defence said air defence systems intercepted three ballistic missiles on Wednesday and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted while eight fell within the country’s territory. In an update covering the conflict period, the ministry said it has detected 189 ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE since what it described as Iranian aggression began, with 175 destroyed, 13 falling into the

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks to media after he shared an iftar, meal to break fast at sunset, during the holy month of Ramadan, with Ukrainian Muslim service members, near a mosque in Kyiv, Ukraine March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Alina Smutko Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed Iranian strikes with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and said Ukrainian teams would work with both countries on

WAM Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it retains the right to self-defense, while stating it is not part of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran and has not authorised the use of its territory for attacks on Iran. The statement was posted on X. The UAE Ministry of Defence released figures on missile and drone interceptions, saying Iranian drones struck within the country 57 times out of more than 800 detected, and that o

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates said it has opened safe air corridors with neighboring countries to facilitate the return of its citizens and help visitors leave the country. Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri told reporters on Tuesday the UAE can operate 48 emergency flights per hour, with the number rising gradually based on safety assessments. Al Marri said more than 17,000 passengers have been flown out on

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The UAE Capital Markets Authority said on Tuesday the United Arab Emirates’ stock markets will reopen on Wednesday after a two-day halt. Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi suspended trading on the Dubai Financial Market, Nasdaq Dubai and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange following Iranian strikes on the Gulf state, the authorities said.

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq, issued a warning aimed at Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the Middle East war widened. The group claimed American aircraft that struck its camps earlier this week took off from an air base in Jordan that hosts U.S. forces. It also criticised Saudi Arabia and the UAE over their reactions to Iranian missile and drone attacks on their territories and wa

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Authorities in Fujairah responded to a fire in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on Tuesday morning after debris fell following the interception of an Iranian drone, Fujairah’s media office said. No injuries were reported. The fire was brought under control and normal operations in the area resumed. Fujairah is a strategic energy hub for the United Arab Emirates on the Gulf of Oman, outside the Strait of Hormuz, with storage a