Abu Dhabi has been directly impacted by Iranian retaliatory missile strikes. An Iranian ballistic missile struck near Abu Dhabi International Airport, killing at least one person and wounding 12 others. The UAE government has condemned this as an act of war. Abu Dhabi's THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems engaged incoming threats, but the volume of the Iranian salvo overwhelmed some defensive positions.
Abu Dhabi International Airport has suspended all operations. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange will not open for trading. Critical infrastructure including the Ruwais oil refinery and Barakah nuclear power plant have been placed under heightened military protection. Residents in the Al Reem Island, Saadiyat, and airport corridor areas have been advised to evacuate to designated safe zones.
The UAE Armed Forces are on full combat alert with additional Patriot batteries being deployed around Abu Dhabi. Coalition air defenses are being coordinated with US CENTCOM assets. Residents should follow UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) guidance and keep phones charged for emergency alerts.
Iran's IRGC released footage claiming successful missile strikes on four major US military installations: Al Udeid Air Base (Qatar), Al Salem (Kuwait), Al Dhafra (UAE), and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
Etihad Airways announced suspension of all departures and arrivals until 14:00 UAE time on March 1, joining Emirates and other carriers in grounding operations.
The world's tallest building was evacuated as a precautionary measure during Iran's retaliatory missile strikes on the UAE. Dubai Civil Defence deployed teams across Saadiyat Island, Khalifa City, Bani Yas, MBZ City, and Al Falah.
Missile debris struck a hotel on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah island, killing one Pakistani national and injuring four others. Dubai Civil Defence controlled the resulting fire and deployed to multiple sites.
Iran's IRGC launched three waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting US military bases and allied nations across the Persian Gulf, striking at targets in the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central have suspended all flight operations following multiple waves of Iranian ballistic missiles targeting UAE territory. Thousands of passengers stranded across terminals.
The UAE Armed Forces confirmed successful interception of three waves of Iranian ballistic missiles. However, missile debris impacted several areas in Abu Dhabi, killing at least one person and injuring dozens.
Airports across the region have halted operations including Dubai DXB, Dubai DWC, Doha DOH, Bahrain BAH, Kuwait KWI, Tel Aviv TLV, Tehran IKA, and Isfahan IFN. Airlines rerouting hundreds of flights.
The three major Gulf carriers announced indefinite suspension of all operations. Emirates diverted 47 aircraft currently en route. Tens of thousands of passengers stranded globally.
Dubai authorities ordered evacuations in multiple residential areas after intercepted missile debris fell in the Dubai Marina and Jumeirah districts. Emergency services responding to multiple impact sites.
Airlines worldwide are scrambling to reroute flights as airspace closures now span from the eastern Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf. Eurocontrol issued warnings for all flights routing through the region.
An Iranian ballistic missile struck near Abu Dhabi International Airport, killing one person and wounding at least 12 others. The UAE government condemned the attack as an act of war.
The Dubai Financial Market announced it will not open for Sunday trading. Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange issued a similar suspension. Combined market capitalization at risk exceeds $800 billion.
The State Department issued Level 4 Do Not Travel advisories for Iran, Iraq, and the entire Persian Gulf region. An estimated 50,000 American citizens are currently in the affected area.
European flag carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, and KLM suspended all services to the Middle East through at least March 7. Passengers offered full refunds or rebooking.
Dubai Civil Defense issued new shelter-in-place orders as air raid sirens sounded for the third time. Residents in JBR, Marina, and Downtown areas reported hearing explosions overhead.
India and Pakistan announced emergency evacuation plans for their combined 15 million nationals living in Gulf countries. India dispatched naval vessels while Pakistan prepared special flights.
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