US–Israel war on Iran day 2: Dos, don’ts, missile alerts, school closures, other critical updates for UAE residents as emirates on high alert

As the US and Israel military campaign against Iran enters its second day, the United Arab Emirates, long seen as one of the safest and most stable Gulf nations, finds itself responding to escalating regional tensions with broad public safety measures and urgent advisories for residents. From missile alerts to distance-learning directives and official dos and don’ts, here’s what UAE residents must know as of March 1, 2026.

National safety first: What UAE authorities are saying amid US–Israel war on Iran