Local News from Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, has looked into ways to expand areas of joint defence cooperation with several countries amidst the regional developments.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has looked into ways to enhance cooperation with Radosław Sikorski, Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his working visit to Warsaw on Saturday.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has affirmed the UAE's solidarity with Kuwait and Qatar during phone calls with the two countries' leaders on Saturday.

Dubai authorities have confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a driver.

Dubai authorities have announced their response to an incident at a tower in Dubai Marina that occurred due to fallen debris on the building's facade as a result of a successful aerial interception.

The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced on Saturday night that it is currently responding to missile and drone threats.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the UAE will "emerge stronger than before", affirming that the safety and security of citizens, residents, and visitors remain a top priority.

UAE air defences is currently responding to "incoming missile and drone threats", according to alerts from Ministry of Defence and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the implications of the escalating military actions in the region for international security and stability during calls with leaders of Singapore and Nepal.

The Ministry of Defence said UAE air defences intercepted 15 of the 16 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Saturday, with one falling into the sea.

Dubai carrier flydubai said operations in and out of Dubai has resumed on Saturday after a brief suspension with passengers “requested not to travel to the airport unless they have a booking confirmation”.

India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed exams scheduled for Class 12 students on March 9, March 10, March 11, in the UAE and the Middle East, with the new test date to be announced later.

Operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were temporarily suspended on Saturday but have since partially resumed, officials have confirmed.

Emirates Airline said on Saturday afternoon it had resumed flight operations to and from Dubai, after a brief suspension, with passengers booked on flights advised to travel to the airport.

UAE air defences, on Saturday, responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, according to alerts from the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).

Dubai authorities said on Saturday a “minor incident” caused by falling shrapnel from a successful air-defence interception has been dealt with, stressing that no injuries were reported.

The United Arab Emirates has been nominated to serve on the UN's Consultative Advisory Board on the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, marking the first time a country from the region will be represented on the body.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held phone calls with several foreign ministers and officials to discuss the latest developments and the repercussions of Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and other countries.

The UAE has strongly condemned an Iranian attack targeting buildings in Bahrain that house personnel from the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces taking part in the GCC’s Unified Naval Operations Centre.