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Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed meets Emiratis at Dubai Hills Mall: Heart-warming viral video stuns viewers

UAE has been battling regional conflict ever since US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28th, 2026. As the war enters its 32nd day, the Emiratis continue to show strength and unity as the authorities take required steps to ensure the protection and safety of the citizens.

The Times of India

Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons set to be deported to Spain days after arrest in Bali

Steven Lyons, 45, one of Scotland’s most notorious gangland figures, is set to be deported to Spain following his arrest at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Saturday.

The Times of India

Dubai International Airport Open on March 31, 2026: DXB Operating with Limited Flights

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open and operational on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, processing a reduced schedule of arrivals and departures amid ongoing regional security challenges and the aftermath of a drone-related incident that briefly halted flights the previous day.

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First Thing: Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai port

The attack came hours after Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy plants and oil wells unless it opened the strait of Hormuz. Plus, Israel to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

The Guardian - UK

Iran launches missile and drone barrage on Dubai, Kuwaiti tanker hit

At least five explosions were reported in Dubai on Tuesday morning as residents fled to shelters, Euronews journalists reported. The UAE authorities said they were "actively engaging" with the threat.

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Trump tells Britain 'go get your own oil’ and Hegseth mocks 'big, bad Royal Navy' in latest attacks on UK over Iran war

Donald Trump has blasted Britain for refusing to help in the ‘decapitation of Iran’ as rising oil and gas prices hit UK consumers

Evening Standard

Iran war briefing: Trump’s new threat to Tehran as Dubai oil tanker hit

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US attacks Iranian nuclear site while Tehran hits oil tanker off the Dubai coast

A likely strike by the United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

The Independent UK

‘There’s no safe place here’: Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai port

Dozens of other vessels leave area after drone strike causes fire onboard tanker owned by Kuwait’s state oil company

The Guardian - UK

Emirates says Iranian nationals are not allowed to enter or transit through UAE – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Iran-US war latest: Trump says conflict will end in ‘two to three weeks’ as drone sparks fire at Kuwait airport

Donald Trump said the US will be leaving the Middle East ‘very soon’

The Independent UK

Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; spill risk flagged

A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai was targeted in a direct Iranian attack, igniting a fire and damaging its hull. This incident, involving drone strikes, follows a pattern of attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf. Dubai authorities are managing the blaze, with all 24 crew members reported…

The Times of India

Steven Lyons’ wife arrested in Dubai days after Scottish gangland figure’s detention in Bali

The wife of notorious gangland figure Steven Lyons has been arrested in Dubai, just days after Lyons was detained in Bali. Amanda Lyons was detained over alleged offences in Spain, with officials indicating her arrest followed an Interpol red notice.

The Times of India

Expat influencers sold Dubai to the world and were paid to look the other way. Now the dream is crumbling

The Maseratis are borrowed, the helicopters rented by the hour. But deep down Dubai is a lonely place, built by oppressed people

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'Dubai could be blown up': US top economist Jeffrey Sachs flags risks for UAE if it enters Iran war

Top US economist Jeffrey Sachs warned the UAE that its alignment with the US and Israel could expose Dubai and Abu Dhabi to serious threats if it enters the ongoing Iran war. He criticized the Abraham Accords as an "invitation for disaster," arguing that overreliance on American security guarantees is…

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Big Moves, Bigger Plans: Why the UAE Is All Over the News

If you’ve been keeping half an eye on global headlines lately, you’ve probably noticed the UAE popping up again and again. And no, it’s not just about flashy towers, luxury hotels, or Instagram-perfect beach clubs.

The Conversation

Safety first: how the Iran war is reshaping global tourism

Global instability did little to slow the growth of international tourism in 2025. According to the UN Tourism Data Dashboard, the total number of international travellers last year stood at over 1.5 billion, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The question is no longer whether geopolitics makes us travel less, but how it…

The Independent UK

Photos show glamour at the Dubai World Cup horse race but thinner crowds due to Iran war

Colorfully dressed attendees gathered for horse races and social events at the Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The annual spectacle went ahead despite regional tensions linked to the conflict with Iran, but crowds were smaller than usual.

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International Business Times

Is Dubai International Airport Open Today? Airport Opened With Flights Operating Amid Lingering Disruptions

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open and operational on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with scheduled departures and arrivals continuing throughout the day despite ongoing challenges from regional security concerns, earlier drone-related incidents and heavy rainfall that battered the emirate earlier in the week.

Evening Standard

Up to 70 Brits locked up in UAE over drone strike photos

Tourists, expats and cabin crew face jail and huge fines for taking or even receiving images of missile and drone attacks as campaigners warn of harsh conditions and limited consular access for detainees

International Business Times

Is Is Dubai International Airport Open Now? Operations Continue with Delays Amid Regional Tensions

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open for limited commercial flight operations on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with Emirates and flydubai maintaining reduced schedules despite ongoing regional security concerns, recent weather disruptions and a backlog of delays from earlier airspace restrictions.

The Times of India

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum drops viral picture of lightning strike on Burj Khalifa: Why world’s tallest tower doesn’t flinch explained

Recent thunderstorms saw lightning strike Dubai's Burj Khalifa, a viral moment shared by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, sparking questions about its safety. The world's tallest building is engineered to withstand such events, acting as a giant lightning rod. Advanced systems, including a lightning arrester, Faraday…

The Times of India

One month of Iran war: Tehran's defiance turns Trump's regime-change dream into nightmare

On February 28, what began as Donald Trump’s “dream” project to topple Iran’s regime under Ali Khamenei now appears to have shifted into a pressing push for a “deal”, a term the US president frequently invokes, aimed at reopening the vital oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

World’s tallest building struck by lightning as Dubai hit by heavy storms

Police responded to a heavy storm in the UAE’s most populous city

Evening Standard

Fact check: Immigration returns and miscaptioned ‘Dubai airport’ video

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