Dubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: Operations Resume At UAE’s Fujairah Port After Drone Attack

US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged other countries to deploy their warships to help safeguard global oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains virtually blocked amid the threat of Iranian attacks.

The Ministry of Defence said Kuwait’s air defence systems detected and intercepted two drones that targeted Ahmad Al-Jaber Air Base, causing material damage in the vicinity of the base.

Air India and Air India Express on Saturday said they would curtail their ad-hoc flight operations on March 15 following the latest instructions from airport authorities in the United Arab Emirates.

IndiGo has announced changes in its flight schedule due to restricted operations in Dubai.

The official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defence said that three drones were intercepted and destroyed in the eastern region of the country.

Iran’s military warned Saturday that ports in the United Arab Emirates could be “legitimate targets”, urging residents to avoid them, in a statement carried by state Television.

The UAE has strongly condemned a drone attack that targeted the UAE Consulate General in Iraqi Kurdistan for the second time in a week.

The strike injured two security personnel and caused damage to the consulate building.

UAE air defense system intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones today, March 14, amid the ongoing conflict in the region, according to a report by Gulf news.

Since the start of the Iranian retaliatory attacks against the US and Israel, UAE air defenses have dealt with 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1600 drones, the report added.

Aseem Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf), on Saturday said five Indians had been killed while one was injured during the conflict in West Asia.

Mahajan made the remarks during an inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, news agency ANI reported.

“Our missions in Oman, Iraq, UAE remain in touch with the concerned authorities regarding the missing Indian national and for early repatriation of mortal remains of the deceased after completing requisite formalities,” he said.

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said Saturday the war with Tehran was entering a “decisive phase”.

“The global and regional struggle against Iran, led by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is escalating and entering the decisive phase that will continue as long as necessary,” Katz told military top officials in a televised statement.

A passenger who landed in Bengaluru from Dubai shared her experience amid the conflict in the region.

“There is no problem here, but in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, it’s a big problem. However, the governments are very helpful, and they are supporting us as well. We are working in the healthcare department, and they are very smart and learning quickly… The current situation is okay now..,” she told news agency ANI.

The UAE Attorney-General has ordered the arrest of 10 defendants of various nationalities. The accused have been referred to urgent trial for publishing or sharing video clips containing misleading, fabricated content amid the ongoing conflict in the region, according to a report by Khaleej Times.

A 60-year-old UK tourist was charged under cybercrime laws in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian strikes over the city, CNN reported, citing British authorities.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global trade and about 20 % of the world’s oil and gas exports, after war in the Middle East intensified this month. Shipping traffic through the strait has nearly halted, leaving many vessels and their crews stranded in the Gulf and exposed to rising risks at sea. Some sailors and ships are reported to be stuck with limited routes to safety, and insurers have pulled war‑risk cover for the waters. The closure threatens major disruptions to global energy supplies and trade.

A US official told ABC News that the United States Army has deployed nearly 10,000 AI-operated drones across the West Asia as tensions continue to rise amid the ongoing Iran War.

A fire erupted at Fujairah oil port, UAE, after a drone attack on Saturday.

Iranian media on Saturday reported that no oil infrastructure was damaged in US strikes on Kharg Island. According to Fars news agency, citing sources on the ground, the bombardment did not affect the island’s oil facilities.

The report came after US President Donald Trump said American strikes on Kharg Island had destroyed military targets.

Trump had earlier threatened in a social media post to target the island’s oil infrastructure if Iran continued to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Kharg Island is a crucial hub for Iran’s oil exports, and any damage to its facilities could have significant implications for the country’s energy sector and regional oil supply.

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has issued an important notice announcing relief measures for foreign nationals stranded in India due to the ongoing developments in West Asia. The announcement confirms the extension of regular Indian visas and e-visas, along with a waiver of overstay penalties for affected travellers.

Taking into account the conflict situation in the Gulf region, authorities said all types of visas and e-visas that are expiring or due to expire soon will be extended for one month on a gratis basis. The extension will be granted by the jurisdictional Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) on a case-by-case basis.

The notice also stated that penalties for overstaying after February 28, 2026 due to the ongoing developments in West Asia will be waived.

In addition, exit permits will be issued free of charge, and failure to apply for an exit permit or visa extension will not be treated as a violation of migration laws.

Authorities also said temporary landing permits will be granted free of charge to foreign nationals arriving in India due to flight diversions.

Authorities in Dubai confirmed that debris from a successful aerial interception struck the façade of a building in central Dubai. In a post on X, the Dubai Media Office said the situation has been fully contained. Officials clarified that no fire occurred and no injuries were reported following the incident. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.

US embassy in Baghdad attacked. Smoke bellows out of the building.

Iran’s armed forces on Saturday threatened to destroy oil and energy infrastructure linked to the United States after President Donald Trump said American forces had bombed Iran’s oil hub, Kharg Island.

In a statement cited by Iranian media, the military’s Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that infrastructure belonging to companies cooperating with the United States would be “immediately destroyed and turned into a pile of ashes” if Iran’s energy facilities were attacked.

The announcement, reported by Fars and Tasnim news agencies, came in response to Trump’s remarks that US strikes had “obliterated” military targets on Kharg Island.

Trump also threatened to target the island’s oil infrastructure if Iran blocked ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Police in Abu Dhabi said on Saturday they had arrested 45 people, including foreigners, for spreading misinformation and filming sensitive locations during ongoing events as Iran continued to carry out strikes across the Gulf.

According to Abu Dhabi Police, the Criminal Investigation Department detained the individuals after they filmed different locations during the events and shared the footage on social media platforms.

Authorities said the suspects were also accused of circulating inaccurate and misleading information online.

Police warned that such actions could incite public opinion and spread rumours within the community.

The arrests come amid heightened tensions in the region as security authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

A senior minister from the United Arab Emirates said on Friday that Iran must stop its attacks on neighbouring countries if diplomatic efforts are to move forward.

The minister said that continued strikes in the region make it difficult for countries to push for dialogue and mediation. She stressed that stopping the attacks would be an important step toward allowing diplomacy to take place.

IndiGo has announced that it will introduce a fuel charge on both domestic and international flights starting from March 14, 2026, citing a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices.

In a statement released on March 13, the airline said the additional charge will apply to all new bookings made from 00:01 hours on March 14. The decision comes amid increasing fuel costs linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Iran continued its attacks across the Gulf region as tensions escalated following joint strikes by the United States and Israel.

Authorities in Oman said two people were killed after security forces intercepted a drone near an industrial area in the northern part of the country. State media reported that the casualties occurred during the interception operation.

Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, air defence systems shot down a drone that was heading towards the diplomatic quarter in Riyadh. The area hosts several foreign embassies and diplomatic missions. The development was reported by AFP.

The incidents come as Iran continues its retaliatory strikes on oil-rich Gulf nations after the US and Israel carried out attacks targeting Tehran, raising concerns about wider instability in the region.