Local News from Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from March 6, operating between Abu Dhabi and several key international destinations.

More than 390 delivery bicycles have been impounded in Dubai over the past three months as part of joint patrols by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police to monitor commercial transport activities.

The UAE took part in an extraordinary GCC-EU Foreign Ministers videoconference on Thursday to address Iranian aggression against GCC states.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, held a phone call on Thursday with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled AlHamad Al-Sabah.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has discussed the latest regional developments with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Law enforcement powers will be granted to selected Government of Dubai officials as per a newly issued resolution.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to discuss recent developments in the region and the implications of the escalating military actions that threaten regional and international security and stability.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, during a working visit to Rome.

The Ministry of Defence on Thursday evening revealed that UAE air defences were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran that lasted just over one hour.

India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled several examinations scheduled for Class 10 students in March across the United Arab Emirates and Middle East region.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed today during a telephone call with Her Excellency Roberta Mizzola, President of the European Parliament, the escalating military and security situation in the region and its repercussions on regional and international peace and security.

The UAE-US joint mediation has led to the release of 400 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine.

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has dedicated nine special plate numbers to be auctioned at the Most Noble Number charity auction at the Armani Hotel Dubai, Burj Khalifa on March 7, with proceeds going towards UAE's Edge of Life campaign.

The UAE air defences said it has intercepted 6 of the 7 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Thursday, with one falling within the country's territory.

Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident of debris falling in two locations in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi Zone 2 (ICAD2) following the successful interception of drones by air defence systems.

Dubai's Emirates Airline has announced it will operate over 100 flights on March 5 and 6 from Dubai and return to "carry people eager to reach their final destinations, as well as essential cargo like perishables and pharmaceuticals" following the "partial reopening of regional airspace".

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have announced the resumption of limited passenger flights from Zayed International Airport after a period of disruption due to the ongoing regional developments.

Global Village and Dubai Parks and Resorts have announced that they will remain closed until Friday, March 6, as a precaution in line with official guidance and procedures.

The UAE has strongly condemned the attempted targeting of Turkey through an Iranian ballistic missile, which was destroyed before reaching its territory by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Wednesday.