Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun evacuating their Dubai offices, telling staff ‌to work from home instead, sources said on Wednesday, as banks step up precautions after Iran threatened Gulf banking interests linked to the US and Israel, Reuters reported.

As the conflict between US-Israel and Iran continues to escalate, the UAE has sounded alerts over a fresh barrage of missiles from Iran. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia also intercepted two drones heading towards Shaybah oilfield.

Dubai International Airport has resumed flights but not all services are back to normal due to the continuing war in the Middle East.

A video has been going viral, in which a missile seemingly struck a woman who was livestreaming.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Two residents in Abu Dhabi were injured by drone debris following an interception by air defence systems. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia strongly criticised Iran, calling Tehran's attacks targeting the kingdom and its Gulf neighbours "reprehensible".

CBSE has postponed the board exams 2026 specifically for the students who were appearing for the exams from the Middle East region. The countries where the board exams have been cancelled are Bahrain,

Not only have record numbers of Australians been visiting Dubai in recent years amid a tourism boom, the city known for its glitz and glamour is an expat hotspot.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Fresh drone and missile attacks were reported across the UAE and Saudi Arabia as the conflict between US-Israel and Iran escalates. Meanwhile, Israel and Hezbollah have intensified their attacks against one another with fresh strikes reported in Tel Aviv and Beirut.

The escalating Iran war has now struck the heart of Gulf energy infrastructure. A suspected drone strike triggered a fire at the massive Ruwais Industrial Complex in the United Arab Emirates, forcing authorities to shut down the country’s flagship refinery as a precaution.