The UAE ministry of defence has said on X that the country’s armed forces renew their confirmation “that they are on full alert and ready to confront all threats,” regardless of their source or nature.

“They will not hesitate or waver in taking all necessary deterrent measures to protect the security and stability of the homeland,” the statement added.

Dubai Airport has issued a statement saying that “fabricated and digitally altered videos claiming incidents at DXB” are circulating online.

“This content is false and does not reflect the current situation. Please rely on official sources for updates and refrain from sharing unverified material to avoid legal action,” the statement further read.

IndiGo on Tuesday operated four repatriation flights to Jeddah and plans to have another flight to Muscat later in the day to bring back passengers stranded due to the Middle East conflict.

There are also plans to operate repatriation flights to cities in the UAE on March 4, depending on the local situation and required necessary approvals, the airline said in a statement.

Three people have been killed and 68 injured across the UAE by Iranian attacks, Al Jazeera quoted the UAE’s Defence Ministry spokesperson as saying.

– The United Arab Emirates has strategic reserves of air defence systems capable of countering aerial threats for a prolonged period, a defence ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the U.S.-Israel war against Iran escalates.

The spokesperson added that the UAE will not accept any infringement on its sovereignty or the safety of its territory.

UAE defence ministry spokesperson highlighted the barrage of Iranian strikes on Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the country.

According to government data, 186 missiles were launched against the UAE, of which 172 were destroyed, including 13 at sea.

“One missile landed on our territory. 812 Iranian drones were monitored, and 755 of them were intercepted,” the spokesperson said.

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar are privately lobbying allies to help them persuade President Donald Trump to reach for an off-ramp that would keep US military operations against Iran short, Bloomberg reported, quoting people familiar with the matter.

The countries are reportedly seeking to build a broad coalition to advance a swift, diplomatic end to the conflict to prevent regional escalation and a prolonged energy price shock.

Oil prices soared on Tuesday as the Iran war disrupted supplies, with the crucial Strait of Hormuz effectively closed off and energy infrastructure hit.

The Brent North Sea crude contract, the international benchmark, jumped more than eight per cent to reach $85.12 a barrel, its highest level since July 2024.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he had a call with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed Iranian attacks on civilian infrastructure.

“We discussed how we can help in this situation and support the protection of lives. It was agreed that our teams will work on this,” Zelenskiy said on X.

Dubai news LIVE: All scheduled Emirates flights to and from Dubai remain suspended until March 4, due to airspace closures across the region, the airline said in a post on X on Tuesday.

It, however, added it continues to operate a limited number of passenger repatriation and freighter flights on March 3 and 4. “We are accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority on these limited flights. Please do not go to the airport unless you have been notified directly by Emirates, or hold a confirmed booking for these flights,” Emirates said.

Dubai news LIVE: Sharing an operational update amid regional airspace disruption, Etihad Airways said on X:

All Etihad’s scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until UAE time on Thursday 5 March.

Some repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights may operate in coordination with UAE authorities and subject to strict operational and safety approvals.

Guests should not travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly by Etihad and advised to do so. Access to the airport will be restricted for those without confirmed travel documentation.

Guests are advised to:

-Check their flight status at http://etihad.com before travelling to the airport.

-Ensure their contact details are up to date in their booking.

-Guests holding Etihad tickets issued on or before 28 February 2026, with original travel dates up to 10 March 2026, may rebook free of charge onto Etihad-operated flights up to 31 March 2026.

-Guests on all Etihad flights until 10 March may request a refund at http://etihad.com/en/help/refund-form or through their travel agent.

-Guests who booked through a travel agent should contact their agent directly.

We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls and appreciate your patience as it may take longer than usual for calls to be answered. Guests seeking a refund are encouraged to use the above linked refund request form.

Safety remains our absolute priority, and services will operate only once all safety criteria are met.

Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, the UAE’s third-largest lender ⁠by assets, has been hit by an IT disruption affecting its mobile banking app and ⁠contact center services, the bank ⁠says in a note to customers, reported Al Arabiya.

Dubai news LIVE: A passenger, who landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra from Dubai, said on Tuesday, “The UAE government was very helpful. We felt very safe in Dubai. They looked after us in every way to make us feel safe… Everything was very well looked after. The defence system in Dubai was unbelievable, and that is why we felt very safe. Life was normal in Dubai. The government did everything to make us feel safe…”

Debris from a drone interception caused a fire at an oil industry zone in the city of Fujairah on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, authorities said, adding operations had resumed once the fire was contained.

As limited flight operations resume at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, here are answers to some common questions the airport has received:

-Should I travel to the airport if my airline has not confirmed my flight?

No. If your airline has not confirmed your flight is operating, please do not travel to the airport. You will be turned away without confirmation.

-When will operations fully stabilise?

Operations are being progressively scaled in coordination with airlines and authorities. We are closely monitoring the situation and will share updates through official channels.

-Could schedules continue to change after operations resume?

Yes. Flight schedules may continue to adjust as airlines reposition aircraft and rebalance networks. Please continue checking your airline’s website or app, even if your flight was previously confirmed.

-How are flights being prioritised during the restart?

Priority is currently being given to departing flights. Movements will gradually increase based on capacity and airspace availability.

-Why are some flights operating while mine is not?

Airlines decide which flights operate based on aircraft positioning, crew availability and airspace capacity. Individual flight decisions are made by each carrier.

-Could flights be suspended again?

Aviation environments remain dynamic and adjustments may occur. Please monitor airline communications for real-time updates before heading to the airport.

Dubai news LIVE: The UAE government will hold a media briefing at 3:30 pm (UAE time) on the latest developments and current situation.

Dubai news LIVE: An Emirates flight – with callsign EK569 – going from Bengaluru in Indian state of Karnaraka to UAE’s Dubai air-returned due to airspace closure. The flight was earlier scheduled for 0430 hrs but is now slated to depart at 18:40 hrs (local time).

According to sources, the following repatriation flights are reaching Mumbai Airport in the Indian state of Maharashtra on March 3:

-Emirates – EK8506 (DXB – BOM), STA 13:55

-Star Air S58503 (FJR – BOM), STA 19:30

-Star Air S58302 (FJR – BOM), STA 21:00

-Indigo 6E8636 (JED – BOM), STA 23:55

-Indigo 6E8595 (JED – BOM), STA 23:30

Repatriation flights arrival at Mumbai Airport for March 4:

-Royal Jordanian – RJ190 (AMM – BOM), STA 01:40

-Gulf Air GF2064 (DMM – BOM), STA 05:50

-Spice Jet SG9031 (FJR – BOM), STA 04:00

-Spice Jet SG 9014 (FJR – BOM), STA 06:25

Dubai news LIVE: Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and defence minister held a telephonic call with deputy PM for defence affairs of Oman over the situation in the Middle East.

Dubai Media Office said on X, “His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, held a telephone call with His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of Oman. During the call, the two sides exchanged perspectives on the fast-evolving situation in the region and discussed regional security issues. Both leaders also highlighted the value of sustained engagement and joint efforts to safeguard stability and prevent further escalation.”

Dubai news LIVE: At least 150 Indians return home from the UAE after two-day ordeal as flights to and from partially resumed from late Monday. Among the Indians who safely returned was top shuttler PV Sindhu.

Air India said it became the carried out the first flight by an Indian carrier to arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday with 149 passengers and eight operating crew members onboard, amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

The total figure of Indians evacuated from Dubai and Abu Dhabi was not known as , other carriers like Etihad Airways and Emirates also resumed flights to and from the UAE.

PV Sindhu, who was stranded in Dubai, wrote on X, “Back home in Bangalore and safe”.

“The last few days have been intense and uncertain, but I’m truly grateful to be back to my house. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible ground teams, Dubai authorities, airport staff, immigration, and every single person who stepped up and took such good care of us during a very difficult time. The empathy and professionalism meant more than words can say. For now, it’s time to rest, reset, and figure out the next steps”.

Iran earthquake: Iran earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Iran’s southern part on Tuesday.

The earthquake occurred in Gerash, located in the southern part of Iran’s Fars province.

As per the USGS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Dubai news LIVE: According to plane movement monitoring portal Flighradar24, over 43,000 people were tracking a Dubai-Amsterdam Kalitta Air cargo flight with callsign CKS9740, making it the most tracked flight at 2:40 pm (IST) worldwide.

Iran said on Tuesday that the death toll from the US-Israel strikes has risen to 787, reported Reuters, citing Iranian Red Crescent.

Dubai news LIVE: In a fresh advisory on Tuesday , India asked its nationals in the United Aram Emirates to “avoid unnecessary travel” and “remain vigilant” amid unrest in the Middle East region.

UAE news LIVE: The fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone of United Arab Emirates (UAE) was caused by drone debris. Operations resumed after the fire was doused, AFP news agency reported, citing media office