Local from Monday, March 16th, 2026

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the temporary, full closure of the UAE’s airspace, as an exceptional precautionary measure to ensure the safety of flights and air crew amid rapidly evolving regional developments.

Authorities are urging the public to stay in a safe location as UAE defence systems respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

Authorities in the UAE have announced the extension of distance learning for two weeks for nurseries, public and private schools, and higher education institutions.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan.

A fire that broke out at the Shah gas field following a drone attack is now under control, with no injuries reported.

The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile falling on a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahyah area of ​​the United Arab Emirates.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Monday that the "Edge of Life" Ramadan humanitarian campaign aimed at tackling global child hunger has raised more than AED2.8 billion.

UAE air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles and 21 drones on Monday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.

A building in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain caught fire after being struck by a drone, the media office of Umm Al Quwain government confirmed on Monday.

Dubai’s Metro, tram and bus services will run revised schedules during the Eid Al Fitr holiday, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced, while public parking will be free for the first three days.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued a decree, on Monday, establishing a central committee to handle grievances for Dubai government employees.

Authorities have contained a fire that broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) on Monday after being targeted by a drone, with no injuries reported.

Dubai Police have confirmed that traffic is now flowing normally on all roads leading to Airport Road after the earlier closure of Al Amiri Airport Intersection, including the route from Al Khawaneej Street towards Al Rashidiya.

Authorities responded to an incident involving a missile falling on a civilian vehicle in Abu Dhabi's Al Bahyah area on Monday, which resulted in the death of one person.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has announced the gradual resumption of some flights to and from Dubai International Airport to selected destinations.

Emirates has announced that limited flights are expected to operate after 10:00 am on Monday.

UAE authorities said on Monday air forces were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

Several roads near the airport were closed on Monday morning following a fire that was contained due to a drone incident.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has announced early on Monday that all flights at Dubai International Airport will be temporarily suspended.