Authorities in Dubai have confirmed a second debris incident after missile interceptions over the city amid escalating regional tensions. Officials said fragments from an intercepted projectile struck parts of a building, though no major injuries were reported.


Breaking: Dubai Confirms Second Debris Incident After Missile Interception

Dubai’s property market is showing early signs of cooling just weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran.
According to Goldman Sachs estimates, real estate transaction volumes in the UAE fell 37 percent year-on-year in the first 12 days of March, and nearly 
49 percent compared to the previous month.


Dubai’s Property Sector Faces Stress Test 

Rockets and at least five drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday, Iraqi security sources said, describing it as the most intense assault since the war began. 

It came as residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions as air defences worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire, as the conflict in the Middle East showed no signs of abating.

Iran War: Biggest Attack on US Embassy in Baghdad Since Start of War

Rockets and at least five drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad early on Tuesday, Iraqi security sources said, describing it as the most intense assault since the war began. 

It came as residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions as air defences worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire, as the conflict in the Middle East showed no signs of abating.


Iran War: US Embassy in Baghdad Attacked, Explosions Rock Dubai and Doha

Air defense systems in United Arab Emirates intercepted a drone strike attempt over central Dubai as tensions from the ongoing conflict involving Israel, Iran, and the United States spill into the Gulf region. Loud explosions were reported after defenses destroyed the incoming drone near the city’s financial district, with debris damaging some buildings but causing limited casualties.


Israel-Iran War: Drone Strike Attempt in Central Dubai Intercepted by Air Defenses

Explosions have rocked central Dubai amid the ongoing Gulf conflict following Iranian strikes. According to authorities and local media reports, blasts- including those caused by falling debris and intercepted aerial threats -shook buildings in downtown Dubai and black smoke was seen rising over the city, raising security concerns for residents and visitors. 


Iran War: Blasts Rock Central Dubai After Iranian Strike in Gulf Conflict

The Israeli military has launched a new wave of strikes in Beirut, Lebanon, saying the operations specifically targeted Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives in the southern suburbs of the capital. The attacks follow a surge in hostilities between Israeli forces and Iran‑backed militias, including Hezbollah, after a large rocket barrage on northern Israel. Israeli authorities have expanded their campaign to hit suspected militant command centers and weapon storage facilities, warning that further action will continue if threats persist.

Breaking: Israeli Military Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Beirut

Dubai has paused its long-held Ramadan cannon firing tradition, replacing it with the beat of drums to signal iftar amid rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict.

For decades, the cannon blast has been a cherished ritual in the UAE, fired daily at sunset to mark the end of fasting during Ramadan.

Dubai Replaces Ramadan Cannon With Drums Amid Regional Tensions

Bahrain’s state oil company on Monday declared force majeure on its shipments after Iranian strikes in the region set the largest oil facility on fire, escalating tensions across the Gulf’s vital energy corridor.
Bapco said all domestic market needs remain fully secured and supplies will continue without disruption, supported by proactive contingency plans.

US-Iran War: Bahrain's BAPCO Declares 'Force Majeure' After Strikes

Iranian missiles and drones continue to target Gulf countries, with Bahrain’s state oil company declaring force majeure on Monday for its shipments after its refinery caught fire in an Iranian attack.



US-Iran War: Qatar, Bahrain Targeted By Waves of Missiles And Drones

The escalating conflict in West Asia is beginning to shake global bullion markets, with Dubai’s gold trade facing major disruptions. Prices in Dubai have reportedly fallen about $30 below the benchmark price in London, signaling unusual stress in one of the world’s busiest gold trading hubs.


Iran War Disruptions Trigger Dubai Gold Discount

Iran War Shocks Gold Market As Dubai Trades $30 Below London 

Gold is being offered at unusually steep discounts in Dubai as the ongoing conflict disrupts the region’s logistics network.


War Disruptions Trigger Dubai Gold Discount

Escalating US-Iran conflict has forced Dubai gold traders to offer steep discounts of up to 
 per ounce below London benchmark prices. Airspace closures, grounded flights, and, in some cases, military threats have stranded shipments, prompting dealers to cut prices to avoid high storage and insurance costs.


US-Iran War Disruptions Trigger Dubai Gold Discount

Explosions heard in Dubai and Bahrain’s capital Manama, one week into Iran’s retaliatory attacks on targets around the Gulf.

Two blasts are heard in Dubai and one in Manama, where a warning siren sounded.

“Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” Bahrain’s interior ministry posts on X.

US-Iran War: Blast Reported in Dubai And Bahrain's Capital Manama 

As the US‑Israel war with Iran escalates and Iranian missiles and drones have reached Gulf airspace and cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a surge of wealthy residents, expatriates and high‑net‑worth individuals are seeking to evacuate the region.


Israel-Iran War: Wealthy Individuals Rush to Leave Dubai As Conflict Intensifies 

A day after sparking concern by revealing that she was stranded in Dubai due to flight disruptions amid the escalating US-Iran conflict and even reaching out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help, actor Sonal Chauhan has now reassured fans that she is safe. Taking to social media with a fresh update, Sonal shared that the situation in Dubai is under control and urged everyone not to panic.


Sonal Chauhan Stranded in Dubai; Appeals To PM Modi For Help 

As Iran confirmed the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, the country went on to target the neighbouring UAE. WION's Prashasti Satyanand Shetty spoke to an Indian expat, who noted the people of Dubai have a calm approach to the escalating situation.

'Woke up to explosion sounds': Indian expat in Dubai notes people are calm, away from fearmongering

As the smoke clears over Tehran and sirens fade in the United Arab Emirates, the geopolitical crisis is about to become a global financial catastrophe. When the opening bell rings on Monday, the world is bracing for a financial bloodbath. 



'Dubai down': Will stock market crash on Monday and oil prices skyrocket after killing of Ali Khamenei?

A single glance at the latest live FlightRadar tracking data reveals a chilling picture: a massive, contiguous "black hole" stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to the Gulf of Oman, where commercial aviation has simply ceased to exist.

'Dubai, Tel Aviv all closed': Apocalyptic flight radar shows 10 countries bracing for armageddon after assassination of Ali Khamenei

If the Islamic Republic of Iran forces a kinetic war, they aren't facing a standard Gulf military. They are facing a hyper-advanced war machine. Here are 7 of the most devastating weapons in the UAE’s arsenal ready to avenge any attack on its soil.

If UAE's police has Bugattis & Lambos, imagine what its army could unleash on Iran! List of 7 deadly weapons Dubai possesses in its arsenal

Dubai is ramping up robotics in public spaces, deploying robots to help firefighters tackle dangerous blazes, expanding automation in emergency services, and rolling out a self-driving patrol robot at the Global Village.


Dubai AI Push: Dubai Introduces Robot Firefighters for High-risk Blazes | Self-driving Police Robots

Dubai's Crown Prince rides a driverless taxi to the World Governments Summit, spotlighting the UAE's launch of autonomous taxi services.



Dubai: Crown Prince Tests Driverless Taxi at World Governments Summit Launch 

A Russian flight attendant was found stabbed to death inside a luxury hotel room in Dubai last week, in a killing investigators say followed weeks of stalking by her ex-husband.


Recall 2025: Jealous husband flies to Dubai, kills russian flight attendant 

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