Local from Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have activated a 24|7 mental health helpline - 800-SAKINA (800725462) - to ensure community members have access to qualified health professionals for "timely, trusted" support whenever they need it.

The UAE government has announced it will hold a media briefing on the latest developments and current situation at 3:30 pm on Tuesday.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence has discussed regional security issues with Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of Oman, in a phone call on Tuesday.

Authorities have extinguished a fire that broke out at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) due to falling debris from a drone interception on Tuesday, with no casualties reported.

Global Village and Dubai Parks and Resorts have announced that they will remain closed as a "precautionary measure in line with official guidance", the family destination announced.

Air Arabia flights to and from the UAE have been temporarily suspended until Wednesday, March 4, with a limited number of flights operating in coordination with the relevant authorities.

India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed exams scheduled for Class 10 and 12 students on Thursday, March 5, and Friday, March 6, in the UAE and the Middle East due to the "ongoing regional developments".

Etihad Rail has operated a passenger train connecting Al Ghuwaifat station on the Saudi border and Al Faya station in Abu Dhabi as part of its trial runs for the project.

The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected false and misleading claims by Bloomberg regarding the country’s defence capabilities.