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Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Attack News Today Live Updates: The UN Security Council has demanded Iran stop attacking Gulf countries
Saudi Arabia came under Iranian attack after the US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. (AFP)
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain News Updates: The UN Security Council on Wednesday passed a resolution calling for Iran to stop its attacks on Gulf countries, even as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates intercepted several Iranian missiles and drones.
The UN Security Council passed a resolution – backed by 13 members with abstentions from Russia and China – calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states, saying they breach international law and pose a “serious threat to international peace and security”.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said it has intercepted three ballistic missiles heading towards the Prince Sultan Air Base. The UAE also shot down several Iranian missiles and drones on Wednesday.
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PwC, Deloitte, Citi Close Dubai Offices: Consultancy giants like PwC and Deloitte on Wednesday evacuated Dubai’s business districts while HSBC closed its office in Qatar amid threats from Iran that it will target economic and financial infrastructure as the West Asia conflict escalated.
Citi, the prominent American banking group, requested employees to evacuate its offices located in both the Dubai Financial Centre and Oud Metha as a defensive measure to ensure employee safety.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Lufthansa Extends Flight Suspension To Dubai
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE LIVE: All Lufthansa Airline flights to and from Dubai will be suspended till March 28, 2026, the airline announced, after the suspension from March 15 was extended.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Mojtaba Khamenei Says Attacks On Gulf Neighbours Will Continue
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE LIVE: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ruled out any halt in attacks on Gulf countries, saying Iran believes in friendship with neighbours and is only targeting the US bases.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: In First Statement, Iran's New Supreme Leader Says Hormuz Must Remain Closed
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE LIVE: In his first statement since the war broke out, Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Egyptian, Gulf Urge Diplomacy As War Rages On
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE LIVE: Egypt’s foreign minister held phone calls with his Qatari, Emirati, Bahraini, Omani and German counterparts, and they agreed that only diplomacy can end the war in West Asia.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Citibank Branches In UAE Closed Temporarily Amid Unrest
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE LIVE: All UAE based Citibank branches and financial centres are to remain temporarily closed from March 12, 2026, to March 14, 2026, due to the ongoing war.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: US Energy Secretary Says Navy ‘Not Ready Yet’ To Escort Oil Tankers Through Hormuz
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE LIVE: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States Navy is currently not prepared to begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. He stated, “It’ll happen relatively soon, but it can’t happen now. We’re simply not ready.”
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Australia Orders Non-Essential Officials To Leave Israel, UAE
Australia has directed non-essential government officials stationed in Israel and the UAE to depart, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said, amid escalating tensions in the region.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Australia Orders Non-Essential Officials To Leave Israel, UAE
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: India Co-Sponsors GCC-Led Resolution At UN Security Council
MEA said India co-sponsored the GCC-led UN Security Council resolution backed by 135 countries, stressing the importance of the Gulf for Indian diaspora welfare and energy security.
#WATCH | Delhi | MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “Yes, have co-sponsored the GCC-led resolution at the UN Security Council. We have 135 countries that have co-sponsored this particular resolution. The resolution reflects several of our positions, that we have a large… pic.twitter.com/EHjV0Ofofu
— ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2026
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: PM Modi Stresses Safety Of Indians In Gulf
MEA said the Prime Minister spoke with several Gulf leaders, stressing dialogue and diplomacy, highlighting civilian safety and prioritising the welfare of the Indian diaspora.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Drone Crash Reported In Dubai’s Al Bada’a Area
Dubai officials reported a minor incident involving a drone crash in the Al Bada’a area. Authorities are responding to the incident and officials have confirmed that no injuries were reported.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Iranian Drone Hit Dubai, No Casualties Reported
An Iranian drones hit Dubai on Thursday, strucking the al-Badaa neighbourhood and the facade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road, the city’s main highway, the Dubai Media Office reported. “Dubai authorities are responding to a minor incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell onto the façade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road. No injuries were reported,” the Dubai Media Office’s X post reads.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Qatar Condemns Iran's Strike On Salalah Port In Oman
Qatar has vehemently condemned an Iranian drone strike on the Port of Salalah in Oman, which resulted in damage to fuel tanks. Doha denounced the attack as a blatant violation of international law and an escalation that threatens regional stability. Qatar expressed full solidarity with Oman and pledged support for any measures to protect its sovereignty and security.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: How To Reach To Dubai Tourist Police
Dubai tourist police are available to assist the tourists round-the-clock. Here’s how you can contact them:
Dubai Police App – Tourist Support ServiceSmart Police Stations (SPS)Call Center: 901EmailDubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: UAE Criticised Drone Attack On Oman's Salalah Port
UAE reacted sharply to the “unprovoked” drone attack by Iran, targeting the Port of Salalah in Oman, which damaged several oil tanks at the port.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Iran Allows Two Indian Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Two Indian ships have safely started navigating through the Strait of Hormuz, a region experiencing vessel attacks as tensions escalate between Iran and the US, sources reported on Thursday. Despite many ships being stranded due to fears of being caught in the conflict, the Indian vessels were granted safe passage.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Ship Struck In Persian Gulf Off UAE
A container ship off Dubai in the Persian Gulf was attacked on Thursday, ignitinga small fire, the British military said, AP reported.
According to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, the attack happened just before dawn. It said an “unknown projectile” hit the vessel as it was some 65 kilometers (40 miles) off the coast of Dubai’s Jebel Ali port.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: China Bans Oil Exports For March
China has imposed an immediate halt on refined fuel exports for March, aiming to mitigate potential domestic fuel shortages linked to the Middle East conflict, as reported by Reuters on Thursday, citing sources.
The Development & Reform Commission (NDRC) has mandated the ban, which encompasses gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel shipments, according to the sources.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: UAE Air Defences Engage 6 Ballistic Missiles
The UAE air defence systems, on Wednesday, engaged 6 ballistic missiles, 7 cruise missiles and 39 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of Iran’s “blatant aggression”, UAE air defences have engaged 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1514 UAVs.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: UAE Responds To Iranian Missiles, Drones
The Emirati Ministry of Defence reports a fresh series of Iranian missile and drone attacks on the country. Approximately two hours ago, it stated that its air defences were actively countering missile and drone threats from Iran, and the noises heard across the nation were due to these interceptions.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Oman Evacuates Vessels From Oil Terminal
As a precautionary measure, Oman has evacuated all vessels from its crucial oil export terminal at Mina Al Fahal. As per a report by Bloomberg, decision was made following a notice received by individuals directly from a port agent.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: CitiBank closes branches in UAE
After Iran’s threats to financial institutions, CitiBank has reportedly closed its branch in the UAE. As per a report by AP, CitiBank stated that it took the decision “given the evolving situation within the country.”
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Dubai Airport Hit With Two Drones
As a part of ongoing missile strikes by Iran in retaliation to the US-Israel strikes, two drones struck Dubai Airport (DXB) area. As per the officials, few injuries are reported.
In a post on X, Dubai Media Office wrote, “Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai Airport (DXB) a short while ago, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal.”
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: 35 Odisha Tourists, Stranded In Dubai, Return Home
35 tourists from Odisha, who were stranded in Dubai due to flight cancellations amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, have safely returned home. A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) indicated that nine of the stranded tourists returned to Bhubaneswar via Kochi in Kerala on March 7. The remaining tourists returned to the state capital on March 8, via a special Air India Express flight from Mumbai.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Updates: Drone Falls On Building Near Dubai Creek | Video
A minor fire sparked after a drone fell on a building in Dubai’s Creek Harbour in the early hours of Thursday, March 12, 2026, at about 2:45 am. Residents were swiftly evacuated. Dubai Media Office confirmed the incident and also said that the fire lasted for minutes as Civil Defence teams rushed to contain it.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: Kuwaiti Forces Intercept Missile, Drone Attacks
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: Kuwaiti armed forces announced that their air defence systems have intercepted missile and drone attacks, reported Al Jazeera. The army has requested that all citizens and residents strictly adhere to security and safety instructions.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: Qatar Says Iran Launched 9 Ballistic Missiles
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: Qatar’s Defence Ministry said Iran launched nine ballistic missiles and several drones at the country. It said Qatari forces intercepted all but one projectile that fell in an uninhabited area.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: UN Security Council Rejects Resolution Urging Halt To Hostilities In West Asia
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: The UN Security Council rejected a resolution by Russia seeking cessation of hostilities in West Asia after it failed to reach the nine votes needed to pass. The resolution did not mention any of the countries involved in the country and also urged military activities to be stopped.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: US Envoy Says Iranian Attacks Brought Gulf Together
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the United Nations, said Iranian attacks on its neighbours had brought the Gulf countries – who had serious disagreements – together.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: Bahrain Activates Air Raid Sirens
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior had earlier reported that an air raid siren had been activated ahead of an impending act and urged people to remain calm and head to the next shelter.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: Saudi Arabia Intercepts 3 Ballistic Missiles
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, News LIVE: Three ballistic missiles heading towards Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan air base have been intercepted and destroyed, according to the country’s Defence Ministry.
