UAE
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Iran’s IRGC Warns US to Evacuate Regional Industrial Sites
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued an urgent warning to the United States, urging the evacuation of American industrial facilities across the region amid escalating tensions and retaliatory strikes.
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Fujairah Oil Terminal Hit by Drone Attack, Causing Fire
The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the UAE experienced a fire on March 9, 2026, after debris from an Iranian drone destroyed by air defenses fell into the area, impacting oil storage infrastructure and temporarily suspending operations.
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Dubai Marina Drone Strike Underscores Iran’s Divided Command
An Iranian drone struck Dubai Marina’s 23 Marina tower hours after President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized for attacks, revealing a stark disconnect between Tehran’s rhetoric and military actions.
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Dubai Airport Briefly Halts Operations Amid Drone Attack Interception
Dubai International Airport briefly suspended flights on March 7, 2026, after an intercepted drone caused minor debris, highlighting escalating regional tensions and disrupting global travel.
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Iran Confirms Third AN/TPY-2 THAAD Radar Destruction in Jordan
Iran has visually confirmed the destruction of a third AN/TPY-2 THAAD radar at Jordan’s Muwaffaq As-Salti Airbase. This incident follows similar events in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Return of Armenians from UAE and the Middle East
A report notes that 197 Armenians returned from the UAE over March 4-5, with 45 more expected to return, detailing the ongoing repatriation process from the Middle East.
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UAE Weighs Freezing Iranian Assets Amid Escalation
The UAE is reportedly considering freezing billions in Iranian assets, signaling a major policy shift as Iranian strikes escalate across the Gulf.
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Iranian Drone Strike Targets Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Port Amid Escalation
Abu Dhabi’s Port Zayed was hit by an Iranian drone strike on Sunday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regional conflict. This incident highlights growing instability.
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Shahed-136 Drones Target Dubai Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Iranian Shahed-136 drones and missiles targeted Dubai on February 28, 2026, amid regional hostilities. UAE air defenses intercepted threats.
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Dubai Reports Four Injuries in Palm Jumeirah Incident on Feb 28
On February 28, 2026, an incident near Fairmont The Palm hotel caused four injuries and a fire, occurring during heightened tensions from Iranian retaliatory.
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Armenia–UAE Economic Cooperation Agreement Signed in Abu Dhabi
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signs a new economic cooperation pact with the UAE president in Abu Dhabi, signaling deeper bilateral trade and ties.
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Bhutto Family Posts Spotlight Enduring UAE-Pakistan Leadership Ties
Recent social media posts by Benazir Bhutto’s daughter, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, have brought renewed attention to the deep, multi-generational relationship between the leadership of the UAE and Pakistan, featuring rare archival photos.
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Dubai’s Global Capital Ambitions Bolstered by Strategic Investments and Connectivity Push
Dubai solidifies its position as a leading regional hub with a significant $50 million investment in F&B tech leader Kitopi and Emirates’ confident strides toward new flight routes to Berlin.
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Saudi-Backed Yemeni Forces Retake Strategic Southern Provinces Amid Regional Power Shift
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have successfully reclaimed the strategic Hadramout and al-Mahra provinces from the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council, marking a significant shift in the complex conflict and exposing deeper regional rivalries.
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Morocco’s Commanding Win Over UAE Secures Arab Cup Final Spot
Morocco’s national football team delivered a dominant performance against the UAE, securing a 3-0 victory and a place in the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup final, showcasing their tactical prowess and defensive strength.