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I was stranded in the UAE – the rescue mission is a shambles

Exclusive: ‘We packed immediately and took a taxi, unsure whether the airport was even open. It was a leap of faith’

The Independent UK

More evacuation flights announced for Britons stranded in Middle East

British Airways said it will run two flights, departing from Muscat, Oman, to London Heathrow, on Friday and Saturday.

Evening Standard

Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport Operates Under Limited Capacity

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH), the primary gateway to Abu Dhabi and a major hub for Etihad Airways, remains partially operational as of March 4, 2026, but with severe restrictions due to ongoing regional security developments tied to escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States…

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UAE and Qatar aligned that Iran 'has crossed a red line' as air strikes continue

Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports on the aftermath of the drone attack on the US consulate in Dubai as the UAE Air Defences intercept three ballistic missiles and 121 drones overnight into Wednesday.

Euronews

UAE travel alert: Air Arabia extends flight suspension to March 9, what travellers need to know

Air Arabia has extended the suspension of its flights to and from the UAE until 15:00 (UAE time) on Monday, March 9, 2026, while allowing a limited number of services to operate in coordination with authorities.

The Times of India

'Such a scary time': How stranded passengers in Dubai used cabs, cash and detours to flee Iran crisis

Middle East air travel is severely disrupted following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent missile attacks. Thousands are stranded, resorting to overland journeys and expensive last-minute flights. Expatriates in Dubai face uncertainty, with some companies relocating staff. Despite escalating tensions, daily life in parts of the UAE continues with…

The Times of India

Amazon AWS Data Centres Hit by Iranian Drone Strikes — How Digital Transactions Are Affected in UAE and Bahrain

Iranian drone strikes on AWS data centres in the UAE and Bahrain are causing major disruptions to banking apps and delivery services, and exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

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UAE residents return home on 3 exceptional Etihad Rail trains from Saudi border

Etihad Rail, typically a freight operator, deployed three exceptional passenger services to safely transport UAE citizens and residents from the Saudi border to Abu Dhabi. This emergency mission, coordinated with Abu Dhabi authorities, demonstrated the railway's readiness as a critical pillar of national emergency response infrastructure during regional travel disruptions.

The Times of India

UAE urges US, Israel and Iran to return to the negotiating table

In a press conference, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy condemned what she called "blatant Iranian attacks" on her country and other Gulf states.

Euronews

Dubai Airport issues warning over fabricated, digitally altered videos circulating online

Dubai International Airport has issued a warning regarding digitally manipulated videos falsely depicting incidents at the airport. Authorities urge the public to rely on official updates and refrain from sharing unverified content, emphasizing potential legal consequences under UAE regulations for spreading misinformation.

The Times of India

Explained: How Will 24,000 Aussies Stranded In Dubai Get Home?

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says about 115,000 Australians are caught up in the Middle East crisis, with many stranded in Dubai.

Pedestrian.tv

UAE considers striking Iranian missile sites as regional war spreads

An Emirati strike on Iran would be unprecedented.

Axios

Iran Fires on the One Port Designed to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz, and Oil Markets Are Already Reacting

The recent attack on Fujairah's oil facilities highlights the escalating tensions in the Gulf, impacting global oil supply and prices.

International Business Times UK

Dubai influencers’ lives of luxury interrupted by Iran strikes: ‘The image of safety has been shattered’

Contradicting images of parties and war flood feeds after Iran targets Gulf states in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks

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“The Entitlement”: Influencers Spark Fury As They Rush To Film Themselves Amid Iran’s Dubai Strikes

“I’ve been hearing loud explosions sort of in the background all day...I don’t know how to explain it. It’s like the weirdest sound ever."

The Independent UK

Irish Government to charter flight from Middle East for its citizens

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said she hopes the flight will be the ‘first of many’.

The Guardian - UK

Why some British expats in Dubai insist it’s business as usual – despite Iran war

Amid schadenfreude back home as UK nationals express their fears, others say they are not leaving anytime soon

Evening Standard

'I got a call at 1am saying leave right now' - one British woman's dramatic escape from Dubai

‘It was such a surreal situation - like a movie to be honest’ says businesswoman who was caught in Iran conflict while on business in UAE

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The Independent UK

‘I promised to take my late husband’s rare photos to Abu Dhabi. Now war has left me stranded’

British widow Lynda Leach travelled to the UAE to donate 200 rare photos taken by her husband of the emirate during the 1960s

We Got This Covered

‘Americans feel abandoned’: Retired major general in UAE pleads with Trump for evacuation as bombs fall, embassies not helping

"We are not in a position at this time to evacuate or directly assist Americans"

Tom’s Hardware

Drones attack several AWS Middle East region data centers amid Iran war, leading to outages — service health been disrupted after power cut due to fire risk

Amazon’s data center business in the Middle East has been adversely impacted amid the 2026 Iran Conflict.

The Guardian - UK

UK will charter flights from Oman to evacuate Britons from region amid Iran strikes

Government working to transport stranded nationals in coming days, prioritising most vulnerable

The Independent UK

UAE tennis tournament halted by air strike siren

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The Conversation

Warships as diplomats: how the South African Navy is tasked with building ties with other nations

A naval exercise off the South African coast in January 2026, dubbed Will for Peace and involving the warships of South Africa, China, Russia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran, elicited international and domestic controversy. It also contributed to a further souring of relations between South Africa and the…

The Independent UK

Tennis players in UAE tournament flee court after nearby drone strike

A statement from the ATP confirmed that players were rushed to ‘designated safe areas’ due to nearby air strikes

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