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Fire reported in Fujairah Oil Industries Zone after drone attack

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Authorities in Fujairah have confirmed that a major fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industries Zone following a drone attack, with no injuries reported.

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Dubai redefines beach safety with deployment of AI tech rescue system

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Dubai Municipality has announced the deployment of an advanced, technology-driven beach safety system that combines next-generation aquatic rescue robotics with aerial water-rescue drones, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a regional and global pioneer in smart coastal safety.

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Bahrain destroys 124 missiles, 203 drones since start of Iranian attacks

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

The Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) General Command has announced that the kingdom's air defence systems have successfully intercepted hostile Iranian attacks, shooting down 124 ballistic missiles and 203 drones targeting the kingdom since the onset of this aggression.

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Qatar has enough food stocks for 18 months, says minister

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

Qatar has strengthened its strategic food security and the reserves are sufficient to cover the country's needs for 18 months, said Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.

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Dubai issues new law on violations, penalties, administrative measures

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Law No. 6 of 2026 on violations, penalties, and administrative measures in the Emirate of Dubai, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai.

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Bahrain visit visa holders exempted from overstay penalties

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Bahrain's Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has announced that all visit visa holders currently residing in the kingdom whose permitted stay expired on or after February 28, will be exempted from overstay fines for an additional period of one month.

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UAE allows expats with expired residency to enter UAE without new visa

Thu, 12 Mar 2026

UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures.

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Iranian attacks on Gulf civilian infrastructure continue

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Iran continued its attacks on civilian and economic infrastructure across the Gulf on Wednesday, showing no respite in the ongoing Middle East conflict as regional air defence systems intercepted waves of drones, ballistic missiles and other aerial threats targeting key cities, airports and energy facilities.

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Four injured as drones fall near Dubai airport, air traffic unaffected

Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) this morning, resulting in minor injuries to four people, authorities have confirmed. However, air traffic was not impacted.

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Diplomacy cannot succeed under shadow of missiles and drones: HRH Prince Salman

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa has said that hostile Iranian strikes targeting residential areas, civilian infrastructure, energy facilities and water desalination plants are blatant violations of international law and international humanitarian law.