The Latest Breaking News from United Arab Emirates

RAF fighter jets shoot down and intercept drones heading towards two Middle East countries

UK fighter jets successfully intercepted a drone that was heading towards Bahrain overnight, the Ministry of Defence revealed. In a post on X, the MoD also said it took out an uncrewed aerial system in defence of Jordan. It added: “The UK has also begun conducting defensive air sorties in…

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Indian schools in UAE announce early term break, move remaining exams and classes online

Several Indian curriculum schools in the United Arab Emirates have announced an early end-of-year break for students after completing most examinations, while shifting remaining academic activities online to maintain continuity.

The Times of India · Mar 9

'Brutal and unprovoked': Iranian barrage pushes UAE into ‘state of defence’

The United Arab Emirates declared a “state of defence” after a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks, saying it would take a "measured response while prioritising the protection of its sovereignty and residents."

The Times of India · Mar 8

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf region use the fossil fuels under their desert lands not only to make money, but also to make drinking water. The petroleum they produce powers more than 400 desalination plants, which turn seawater into drinkable water.

The Conversation · Mar 5

Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace

Iraq’s hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Iran war because players cannot get visas for the playoff tournament in Mexico and the team’s coach is stranded in the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK · Mar 5

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 · Mar 4

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 Conversation · Mar 3

'Avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant': Indian embassy in UAE urges Indian nationals amid Middle East conflict

NEW DELHI: The Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday issued an advisory urging Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which began on February 28 with a joint military operation launched by the…

The Times of India · Mar 3

Macron to address the nation on Middle East as European countries organise return of stranded citizens – as it happened

French president will make his speech this evening; first wave of European travellers arrive home, but hundreds of thousands remain stuck in region

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3

Iran war today: What happened in Middle East overnight as Israeli troops deployed to Lebanon

Israeli troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon to boost defences against the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah in a major escalation of the war in the Middle East. The Israeli military also says it is conducting "simultaneous targeted strikes against military targets in Tehran and Beirut"; plumes of smoke were…

The Independent UK · Mar 3