Dubai, UAE, Kuwait News Highlights: UAE destroys 12 missiles, intercepts 17 drones amid Iran conflict

The embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has rolled out an online registration form for the Pakistani Community living in the UAE for the sake of Facilitation and outreach.

Air India, Air India Express have planned to operate 32 non-scheduled flights to and from UAE on Tuesday. “The two carriers are also planning to operate a total of 32 additional non-scheduled flights to and from many destinations in the UAE on 10 March 2026, subject to slot availability, regulatory approvals, and the evolving situation,” Air India said.

Global Village, Ain Dubai and Dubai Parks and Resorts have confirmed closure today as a precautionary step in line with official guidance, as per Gulf News.

Operators said the temporary shutdown is intended to safeguard visitors and staff while authorities continue to monitor developments in the region.

The Embassy of Tehran issues advisory: "Indian nationals are hereby advised not to approach any of the land borders of Iran for travel outside the country without prior coordination with the Embassy. Any movement towards land border points should be undertaken only after obtaining explicit guidance from the Embassy.

It may please be noted that the Embassy will not be in a position to extend assistance once individuals have exited Iranian territory and are unable to enter the third country concerned.

The Embassy remains available to guide Indian nationals through the following emergency contact helplines:

Mobile Numbers: +98 912 810 9115, +98 912 810 9102, +98 912 810 9109, +98 9932179359

Email: cons.tehran@mea.gov.in"

The United Arab Emirates ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva urged efforts to reduce tensions and return to negotiations to end the conflict.

"De-escalation, de-escalation, de-escalation. This is a standing position we have, and we will continue to offer that," Ambassador Jamal Jama al Musharakh told reporters in Geneva, according to Reuters.

He said attacks by Iran on UAE civilian infrastructure, including desalination plants and energy facilities, were worrying and unacceptable. "We are also fully prepared to protect these vital locations," he added.

The envoy also stressed that UAE bases would not be used to launch attacks against Iran, even though his country had been targeted in what he described as an "unwarranted manner."

Jamal Al Musharakh, the United Arab Emirates ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, said the UAE has made it clear that it will not participate in any attacks on Iran or allow its territory to be used for such operations.

Speaking to reporters, he stressed that the UAE does not intend to get involved in the ongoing conflict and reiterated the country’s longstanding position of staying out of military actions against Iran, according to AFP.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have arranged the transport of more than 700 passengers through special operations carried out in coordination with relevant agencies, as part of efforts to manage challenges caused by recent regional developments, as per Gulf News.

The update was shared by the Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre, which said the measures helped support several affected individuals and reduce the impact of travel-related disruptions.

As of March 9, the number of people injured in the United Arab Emirates has climbed to 117 following attacks linked to Iran. The death toll currently stands at four, two Pakistani nationals, one from Nepal, and one from Bangladesh, reported Khaleej Times.

Authorities said the injuries are mostly minor and involve individuals of several nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian and Palestinian citizens.

Kuwait said a “limited fire” that broke out at dawn on Monday in a fuel tank at the Shuwaikh Power and Water Distillation Station was caused by shrapnel from a drone, which authorities linked to what they described as “brazen Iranian aggression", according to Khaleej Times.

The Kuwait Centre for Government Communication said specialised teams are currently carrying out inspections and assessments to ensure the safety of the units and equipment connected to the affected tank.

Officials added that teams are also working to maintain the station’s readiness and ensure it continues operating efficiently and reliably within the country’s electricity and water production network.

The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that two members of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces were killed after a helicopter crashed due to a technical malfunction while they were carrying out their national duty in the country on Monday, March 9, 2026.

It added, “The Ministry of Defence extends its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the two martyrs, praying that Almighty God grants them His vast mercy and gives their families patience and solace.”

Kuwait held a military funeral on Monday for two officials from its interior ministry who were killed while carrying out their duties.

Authorities said the two men died early on Sunday but did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The Gulf nation, which hosts US military bases, has recently faced Iranian drone and missile attacks amid escalating tensions linked to the conflict between Iran, Israel and the US.

Pakistani officials on Monday visited three of their citizens at Rashid Hospital who were injured by falling debris after Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted in Dubai, according to Khaleej Times.

Hussain Muhammad, the consul general of Pakistan in Dubai, along with Community Welfare Attachés Imran Shahid and Junaid Murtaza, visited the hospital to check on the condition and wellbeing of the injured nationals.

During the visit, the officials met Insaram Ul Haq Shabbir, Khurram Iqbal and Sheraz Ahmed, conveyed their best wishes and prayed for their quick recovery.

UAE Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems detected 15 ballistic missiles on Monday, of which 12 were successfully destroyed while three fell into the sea.

The ministry also reported that 18 drones were identified, with 17 shot down and one landing within the country’s territory.

Since what the ministry described as the start of “blatant Iranian aggression” by Iran, a total of 253 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 233 were destroyed, 18 fell into the sea, and two landed inside the United Arab Emirates.

Additionally, the UAE detected 1,440 Iranian drones, intercepting 1,359 of them, while 81 fell within the country. The ministry also said eight cruise missiles were detected and successfully destroyed.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India has postponed the Class 12 examinations that were scheduled to be held from March 12 to March 16, saying the revised dates will be announced later.

The board said the exams have been deferred for students in several Middle Eastern countries due to ongoing regional tensions and concerns over students’ safety and wellbeing.

"After a critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE), mental agonies of the students and the prevailing uncertainties, the Board has decided to postpone the exams," it said in the circular.

The body of Ahmed Ali, a resident of Barlekha Upazila in Moulvibazar District who was killed in Dubai, was received today at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, according to ANI. State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Haque and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam were present during the reception.

Two residents in Abu Dhabi were injured after debris fell in two locations after a successful interception by air defence systems.

The first incident resulted in a minor injury to a Jordanian national, while the second incident resulted in a moderate injury to an Egyptian national.

Peter McGuire, CEO of Trading.com Australia, said the recent surge in oil prices has been marked by “dramatic” speed and volatility.

Oil prices jumped from $75–$80 last week to as high as $116 in Asian trading, before easing to around $106, he told Al Jazeera.

He warned the sharp swings could push inflation higher if sustained, as markets react to supply disruptions and tensions in the Middle East, including halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

McGuire added that if more Gulf countries halt production, prices could reach $140–$150 per barrel, though a possible G7 release of strategic oil reserves could help calm markets.

Bahrain’s Bapco said all local market needs are fully secured under the proactive plans currently in place.

Bahrain’s Bapco Energies has announced force majeure on group operations, according to state media.

Force majeure is a clause that frees parties ‌from liability if any failure to meet supply obligations is due to ‌events beyond ‌their control.

The announcement comes after thick smoke was reportedly seen rising from the direction of ⁠the Bapco oil ⁠refinery in the country.

A witness quoted by Reuters said smoke surrounded the ‌facility after the government earlier said injuries and damage were sustained in the ⁠Sitra area as ⁠a result of an Iranian drone ⁠attack.

Bapco is ⁠Bahrain’s main oil refinery and a key ‌facility in the country’s energy sector.

Iran ⁠had ⁠sought India’s permission for three of its ⁠ships to dock at ⁠its ports, which was granted on March 1, India’s foreign ‌minister says, adding that the government believed that it was the “right thing ⁠to do”.

One of ⁠the three ships docked at India’s southern ⁠port of Kochi on ⁠March 4 ⁠and its crew was at Indian naval ‌facilities, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told parliament on Monday.

Oil prices surged close to $120 per barrel on Monday as the Iran war intensified, raising fears of disruptions to oil production and shipping in the Middle East.

Brent crude, the global benchmark, briefly climbed to $119.50 per barrel before easing to $112.98. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also spiked to $119.48 before slipping to $110.17.

Around 15 million barrels of crude — about 20% of global oil supply — typically pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy. However, the threat of Iranian missile and drone attacks has largely halted tanker traffic through the key shipping route.

The disruption has forced Iraq, Kuwait and the UAE to cut production as storage fills up due to limited exports. Meanwhile, strikes on oil and gas facilities by Iran, Israel and the US since the war began have further heightened concerns over global supply.

Israel’s army has detected missiles heading from Iran toward Israel “a short time ago”.

“Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the last few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent advance instructions directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas,” its statement said on X.

Lebanon’s National News Agency is reporting a series of Israeli air strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, including between the neighbourhoods of Ghobeiry and Haret Hreik, and in the Safir area.

United Arab Emirates: A CNN team in Abu Dhabi reported loud explosions, described as some of the loudest since the war began. The defence ministry said air defences intercepted ballistic missiles, while fighter jets shot down drones and cruise missiles.

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said four drones targeting the Shaybah oil field were intercepted and destroyed in the Rub’ al Khali desert.

Kuwait: Kuwait’s National Guard shot down a drone at one of the sites under its protection as part of efforts to secure key facilities.

Qatar: Qatar’s armed forces intercepted a missile attack, the Ministry of Defence said on X.

Bahrain: Videos verified by CNN showed a large fire and thick smoke at an industrial zone housing the national oil company BAPCO. Authorities earlier said at least 32 people were wounded in Iranian drone strikes on the nearby town of Sitra.

Lebanon: Videos showed a fire at Beirut’s Ramada hotel and damage to an apartment following an Israeli strike. Israel said the attack killed several senior IRGC Quds Force commanders. The Israeli military also struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

Iran: Hours after Iran announced a new supreme leader, the IRGC launched new missiles, while Israel said it carried out another wave of strikes on Iranian missile sites and regime infrastructure.

UAE Defence Undersecretary Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi reviewed Abu Dhabi Police field and specialised units’ readiness and operational mechanisms during an official inspection visit.

Oil prices surged more than 25% on Monday to their highest levels since mid-2022, as major producers cut supplies and shipping disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil normally passes — rattled global energy markets.

Brent crude jumped 27% to $117.65 a barrel, on track for its biggest single-day gain ever, while WTI surged as high as $119.48 before settling at a 28.3% gain of $116.62. The Monday surge follows an already extraordinary previous week, in which Brent climbed 27% and WTI rose 35.6%. Asian buyers face particular exposure given their heavy dependence on Middle Eastern crude.

Thick smoke was seen near Bahrain’s Bapco oil refinery on Monday, news agency Reuters quoted a witness as saying. Smoke surrounded ⁠the refinery after the ‌government earlier said injuries and damage were sustained in ⁠the ⁠Sitra area as a result ⁠of ‌an ​Iranian drone ‌attack.