Local News from Sunday, March 1st, 2026

The UAE has covered all expenses for passengers stranded in the country due to flight disruptions caused by the temporary closure of airspaces in the region, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced.

The UAE's General Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the suspension of all flight permits for gliders, drones and recreational aircraft for a week, as part of efforts to ensure public safety and protect national airspace.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held phone discussions with a number of ministers from across the world condemning Iran’s missile attacks and calling for restraint and dialogue.

Since the start of the Iranian attack, the UAE’s defence forces have detected 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched towards the country.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident after a drone targeting Zayed International Airport was intercepted.