Local News from Friday, March 6th, 2026

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the President of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed the military escalation in the region and its impact on security and stability.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited a number of people injured in the Iranian attacks who are receiving treatment in hospital.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., during which they discussed the situation in the region amid ongoing military escalation.

Dubai Humanitarian says it remains fully prepared to adapt and scale its support in response to the needs of its member organisations and partners.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker during a working visit to Vienna.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have ordered the temporary closure of a restaurant in the Mussafah Industrial area after inspectors identified serious food safety violations.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued a new law on Friday, aimed at strengthening public safety across Dubai, setting out stricter standards for venues, events and public spaces.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed, on Friday, the latest developments in the region and the escalating military action that threatens regional and international security and stability.

The UAE air defences said it has intercepted 9 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Friday. Of the 112 drones detected, 109 were intercepted with 3 falling within the country's territory.

The United Arab Emirates says a joint mediation effort with the United States has led to a second consecutive day of prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.

Dubai's Emirates Airline said it expects to return to 100 per cent of its network in the coming days subject to "airspace availability" and "operational requirements".

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Friday opened two key bridges linking Al Asayel Street with Al Khail Road via Al Wasl Club Street.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah visited the field teams and defence personnel at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) on Friday.

Dubai Airports has announced on Friday that over 1,140 flights have been facilitated at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in the past 84 hours to help travellers return home.

UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has reminded the public against photographing incident sites or fallen debris from missile interceptions in the country, or sharing AI-generated images and videos, noting that violators face legal action.

The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced on Friday that tourism facilities, hotels, and cultural and entertainment attractions are operating under approved regulations and the highest safety standards.

The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian drone strike targeting Azerbaijan, considering these hostile acts a dangerous escalation, and violation of state sovereignty.