Local News from Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths, has stated that the aviation hub's recovery has reached 40 per cent of normal traffic movement as it strongly recovers from the ongoing regional developments.

Dubai authorities have confirmed on Wednesday the success of all air interception operations, with no injuries reported.

The UAE's General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat has confirmed that Eid Al-Fitr prayers will not be held in open prayer grounds or outdoor spaces, and will be confined only to mosques across the country in efforts to ensure the safety of the public.

UAE authorities have announced on Wednesday morning that they are responding to another wave of missile and drone threats from Iran.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held calls with a number of Foreign Ministers and officials to discuss the latest regional developments and the repercussions of Iran’s attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region.