US-Israel war on Iran enters Day 32: UAE intercepts fresh wave of Iranian missiles, Sharjah Thuraya telecom building faces drone incident, latest updates
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Debris from air defence interception injures four in southern Dubai -
Trump tells UK and other nations to ‘just take’ oil through Strait of Hormuz as US steps back -
Bahrain says air defences have intercepted 182 missiles and 400 drones since start of Iranian attacks -
UAE intercepts 8 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 36 drones in latest Iranian attack -
Dubai extends distance learning at private schools for two more weeks until April 17 -
Shrapnel falls on residential homes in southern Dubai, four lightly injured -
Dubai authorities confirm loud sounds across city were air defence interceptions -
Dubai Police warn public not to approach or photograph intercepted missile debris -
UAE Ministry of Interior issues all-clear, notifies public to resume normal activities -
UAE air defences responding to missile threat, residents urged to seek shelter: NCEMA -
UAE Ministry of Interior issues emergency alert to residents -
Saudi defence ministry says 10 drones intercepted and destroyed -
Drone debris falls on six homes in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj with no injuries -
Air defence debris sparks fire in abandoned Dubai home, four lightly injured -
Saudi defence ministry says four ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh intercepted and destroyed -
Dubai authorities contain incident involving Kuwaiti oil tanker with no leaks or injuries -
UAE Ministry of Interior issues all-clear, notifies public to resume normal activities -
Drone strike targets Thuraya telecom building in Sharjah’s Central Region -
UAE Ministry of Interior issues emergency alert to residents -
US-Israel strikes on Iran: Everything we know so far
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Debris from air defence interception injures four in southern Dubai
Authorities confirmed that debris from an air defence interception that fell on houses in southern Dubai resulted in minor injuries to two Indian nationals, one Bangladeshi national, and one Sri Lankan national.
The incident was handled in accordance with the highest safety standards, with authorities urging the public to rely on official sources for updates.
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Trump tells UK and other nations to ‘just take’ oil through Strait of Hormuz as US steps back
President Donald Trump urged countries unable to access jet fuel due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to take matters into their own hands, singling out the United Kingdom, which he said “refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran,” via a post on Truth Social.
Trump offered two suggestions: “Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT.”
He warned that American support can no longer be taken for granted, saying “you’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us.”
Trump added that Iran has been “essentially, decimated” and that “the hard part is done,” closing with a blunt directive: “Go get your own oil!”
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Bahrain says air defences have intercepted 182 missiles and 400 drones since start of Iranian attacks
The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that air defences have intercepted and destroyed 182 missiles and 400 drones targeting the kingdom since the onset of what it described as hostile Iranian aggression.
In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency, the BDF emphasised that the use of ballistic missiles and drones against civilian areas and private property constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, adding that the attacks represent a direct threat to regional peace and security.
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UAE intercepts 8 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 36 drones in latest Iranian attack
UAE Air Defence Forces intercepted 8 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles, and 36 drones launched from Iran on March 31, 2026.
Since the start of Iranian attacks, the UAE has cumulatively intercepted 433 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles, and 1,977 drones.
The attacks have resulted in the deaths of two UAE armed forces members, a Moroccan civilian contracted by the military, and eight civilians of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian, and Indian nationalities. A total of 188 people have been injured with wounds ranging from minor to severe, among nationals from dozens of countries including the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh and others.
The Ministry of Defence affirmed it remains on high alert and fully prepared to counter any threats, firmly responding to all attempts to undermine the country’s security, sovereignty, and stability.
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Dubai extends distance learning at private schools for two more weeks until April 17
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced that distance learning will continue across all private education institutions in Dubai for an additional two weeks, from April 6 to April 17, 2026.
The extension was made to safeguard the wellbeing of students and academic and administrative staff while ensuring continuity of education.
KHDA urged the community to rely on official sources and refrain from sharing unverified information.
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Shrapnel falls on residential homes in southern Dubai, four lightly injured
Dubai authorities confirmed they are handling an incident in which shrapnel fell on several residential homes in southern Dubai, causing property damage and four minor injuries among individuals of Asian nationality.
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Dubai authorities confirm loud sounds across city were air defence interceptions
Dubai authorities confirmed that sounds heard across parts of the city were the result of successful air defence interception operations, urging residents to rely on official sources for updates.
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Dubai Police warn public not to approach or photograph intercepted missile debris
Dubai Police urged the public not to approach, touch, or photograph any debris or objects that may have fallen as a result of air defence interceptions, stressing that such materials should be left for the relevant authorities to handle.
The warning added that compliance helps protect individuals and contributes to broader community safety.
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UAE Ministry of Interior issues all-clear, notifies public to resume normal activities
The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued a public safety alert confirming that the situation is currently safe.
Residents are advised that they may resume their normal daily activities while remaining cautious, taking necessary precautions, and continuing to follow official instructions.
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UAE air defences responding to missile threat, residents urged to seek shelter: NCEMA
The UAE National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) announced that air defence systems are currently engaged with a missile threat, urging the public to remain in a safe location and monitor official channels for further warnings and updates.
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UAE Ministry of Interior issues emergency alert to residents
Screenshot The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert warning residents of a potential missile threat, directing everyone to immediately take shelter in the nearest secure building, move away from windows, doors, and open areas, and await further official instructions.
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Saudi defence ministry says 10 drones intercepted and destroyed
Saudi Ministry of Defence Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki announced that 10 drones had been intercepted and destroyed within the past few hours, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
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Drone debris falls on six homes in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj with no injuries
Saudi Civil Defence announced that debris from an intercepted drone fell on six houses in a neighbourhood in Al-Kharj Governorate on Tuesday, causing limited material damage but no casualties.
Standard procedures for such incidents were implemented, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
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Air defence debris sparks fire in abandoned Dubai home, four lightly injured
Earlier today, Dubai authorities responded to a fire in an abandoned house in Al Badaa after debris from an air defence interception struck the property.
Four minor injuries were reported among people in the surrounding area.
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Saudi defence ministry says four ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh intercepted and destroyed
Saudi Ministry of Defence Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki announced that four ballistic missiles fired toward the Riyadh region had been intercepted and destroyed, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
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Dubai authorities contain incident involving Kuwaiti oil tanker with no leaks or injuries
Dubai authorities responded to a drone strike on a Kuwaiti oil tanker at Anchorage “E” in Dubai waters on Tuesday, March 31.
Maritime firefighting teams worked to bring the resulting fire under control in line with established safety and emergency protocols.
All 24 crew members were confirmed safe with no injuries reported. Authorities subsequently announced that response teams had successfully contained the incident with no oil leakage, and that further updates would be provided as the situation developed.
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UAE Ministry of Interior issues all-clear, notifies public to resume normal activities
The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued a public safety alert confirming that the situation is currently safe.
Residents are advised that they may resume their normal daily activities while remaining cautious, taking necessary precautions, and continuing to follow official instructions.
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Drone strike targets Thuraya telecom building in Sharjah’s Central Region
Sharjah authorities are responding to an incident in which a drone originating from Iran struck the headquarters of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the Central Region.
No casualties were reported. Residents have been advised to avoid spreading unverified information and to rely solely on official sources for updates.
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UAE Ministry of Interior issues emergency alert to residents
Screenshot The UAE Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert warning residents of a potential missile threat, directing everyone to immediately take shelter in the nearest secure building, move away from windows, doors, and open areas, and await further official instructions.
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