Dubai News Highlights: UAE says three killed in Iranian attacks, Indian national injured

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that the country has no intention of closing the Strait of Hormuz at present.

The UAE’s Ministry of Interior issued an emergency alert after midnight to residents asking them to seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building, and to steer away from windows, doors, and open areas.

The Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi has suspended services until March 3, in the "interest of safety" of its staff.

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism has directed hotels to extend the stays of guests affected by flight suspensions, delays or cancellations caused by the ongoing situation.

The Indian Embassy in the UAE has confirmed that an Indian national has been injured in Iranian missile and drone strikes.

“The Embassy is aware of the injury to the Indian national and is in touch with the hospital authorities. The Indian national is out of danger. We are rendering all possible assistance,” the Embassy said in a post on X.

The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sunday said a total of 350 flights operated by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled due to the situation in the Middle East.

“The Ministry of Civil Aviation is in close coordination with airlines, airport operators and other stakeholders to proactively monitor the situation and facilitate necessary passenger support,” it said.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that the country has no intention of closing the Strait of Hormuz at present.

The Emirati Defense Ministry confirmed that two drones hit a warehouse at the Al-Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi, which caused a fire break out, without any human casualties.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai has directed private schools to postpone end-of-term and internal examinations scheduled in the coming days.

The Dubai Media Office has reassured residents amid the ongoing situation, saying that the private sector continues to operate normally.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations said that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile off the UAE’s northwest of Mina Saqr, resulting in a fire outbreak.

"The fire has been extinguished and the vessel intends to continue on its voyage. Authorities are investigating," the agency said.

Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, on Sunday, addressed the ongoing missile and drone attacks on several Gulf states, saying Iran does not seek attacks on their territories.

“We are not seeking to attack you. But when the bases located in your country are used against us, and when the United States carries out operations in the region relying on these forces, then we will target those bases,” Larijani said in a post on X.

The United Arab Emirates said Sunday that three people have been killed in Iranian attacks on the country.

The UAE Defense Ministry also said that Iran had launched 165 ballistic missiles targeting the country, of which 152 were destroyed. Thirteen fell into the sea, it added. Iran also launched 541 bomb-carrying drones at the UAE, of which 506 were destroyed.

Another 35 struck the country, killing three people from Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. Another 58 have been wounded.

Ajman's Office of Private Education Affairs said that all private schools will switch to distance learning from Monday, March 2, to Wednesday, March 4.

Air India said it is extending full flexibility for passengers whose travel to or from the Middle East has been impacted due to the ongoing conflict. According to Air India, for bookings made on or before 28 February 2026, with travel originally planned up to 5 March 2026, passengers can avail free reschedule or request a full refund.

A power cut hit areas in southern Kuwait after electricity lines were damaged by shrapnel from the interception of Iranian drones, the Electricity Ministry said on Sunday. This caused a temporary fluctuation in the electrical grid and a partial power outage in some areas, the ministry said in a statement.

Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE), CBSE has decided that the examinations scheduled for Monday, 02 March 2026, for both Class X and Class XII, are postponed. The new dates shall be announced later.

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has asked private establishments to allow employees to work remotely for all sectors except for those requiring physical attendance. Remote work has been recommended from Sunday, 1 March, to Tuesday, March 3.

According to UK Maritime ‌Trade Operations agency, a vessel ​was struck by a projectile to the north of Muscat, resulting in a fire in the engine room. Earlier, another vessel ​was struck off Oman's Kumzar area, in the Strait of Hormuz.

At ​least ​150 ​tankers, including vessels carrying crude and liquefied natural gas, have dropped anchor in open Gulf waters beyond the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the tankers were clustered in open ​waters off ‌the coasts of countries including ‌Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq.

Tamil actor and professional racer Ajith Kumar has been stranded in Dubai following the airspace closure caused by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Ajit, who was in Dubai for a race, is ‘stuck, but safe’.

Oman Air on Sunday announced that all flights to and from Amman, Dubai, Bahrain, Dammam, and Kuwait have been cancelled till Monday, March 2, due to ongoing regional airspace closures.

German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd ​has suspended all vessel transit through the ​Strait of ‌Hormuz ​until further notice.

"The safety and security of our crews, vessels, and your cargo remain our highest priority," the company said.

"This measure is therefore not discretionary but a necessary response to the current conditions and regulatory restrictions. We are closely monitoring developments, which are very fluid, and remain in continuous contact with authorities and security partners."

The Global Village in Dubai on Sunday, March 1, announced that it will be closed for the day as a precautionary safety measure.

FlyDubai said that all its flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until 3pm UAE time on Monday (March 2).

Emirates said all its flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended until 3pm on Monday.

Air Arabia has also cancelled all flights to and from the UAE until 3pm on Monday.

Etihad Airways had earlier announced that all its flights to and from Abu Dhabi will remain suspended until 2am on Monday.

Air France cancelled its flights scheduled for Sunday to Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh.

"Air France will provide further information on its flight schedule to these destinations for the following days at a later date," Air France said in a statement.

Authorities in Dubai confirmed that debris from drones intercepted by air defences fell in the courtyards of two homes in Dubai, resulting in two injuries. The injured have received the necessary medical care. Authorities also clarified that the sounds heard across the emirate were the result of successful interception operations.

The UAE’s Ministry of Education on Sunday denied reports on social media that final or end-of-term examinations for the current academic year had been cancelled.

In a statement, the ministry said the claims were inaccurate and stressed that any decisions related to students, schools or academic assessments would be announced through its approved communication platforms.