Why Dubai closed Global Village and suspended all flights

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The United Arab Emirates said that since the start of the “flagrant Iranian aggression,” they detected 189 ballistic missiles launched toward the country. It destroyed 175 missiles, 13 fell into the sea and one missile fell within the territory.

UAE air defenses intercept 3 ballistic missiles and 129 drones

The Ministry of Defense announced that the UAE air defense systems successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles today, March 4, 2026, and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted and eight fell within the… pic.twitter.com/oPvFZqZagn

— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 4, 2026

Here are the main news.

Interceptions
-Three ballistic missiles intercepted and destroyed.
– 129 drones detected; 121 were intercepted, eight fell in the territory of the United Arab Emirates.
– The ministry confirmed that the loud explosions heard in different parts of the country were the result of air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles and fighter jets intercepting drones and cruise missiles.

Totals since attacks began
– Ballistic missiles: 189 detected; 175 destroyed, 13 fell into the sea and one landed in the United Arab Emirates
– Drones: 941 detected; 876 were intercepted, 65 fell in the interior of the country.
– Cruise missiles: Eight cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed.

Number of dead and injured

– The attacks killed a Pakistani citizen, a Nepali and a Bangladeshi and injured 78 others.
– Among the injured are people of Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese and Afghan nationality.
– The ministry confirmed that the sounds heard in different parts of the country are

More than 17,500 US citizens return safely to the US

The US State Department issued a statement saying that more than 17,500 US citizens have returned safely to the US from the Middle East since February 28, and more than 8,500 citizens have returned to the US alone. Just yesterday, many more Americans have left the Middle East for other countries in Europe and Asia, and others have safely left the Middle East but are still in transit back to the United States.

Aviation crisis: Aviation crisis: Etihad Airways said on Wednesday that all its scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remained suspended until 6am UAE time (7:30am IST) on March 6, and flights to and from Dubai remain suspended until 2359hrs UAE time on March 7, due to airspace closures across the region. Emirates is the most affected airline with 338 cancellations, followed by Qatar Airways with 241 cancellations.

Meanwhile, Dubai Airport issued a statement saying: “Most flights remain suspended. Please do not come to the airport unless your airline has confirmed your departure time. Guests without a confirmed flight may not be able to access the terminals. Please contact your airline directly for the latest updates on your flight.”

Dubai’s main tourist attractions are closed: Major tourist attractions in Dubai, including Global Village, Ain Dubai and major parks and resorts, extend the closure until March 6 as a precautionary safety measure.

official position

They strongly condemned the attacks as a “flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law”, affirming the UAE’s right to respond. “The Ministry of Defense reiterated that it remains fully prepared and ready to confront any threat and is taking all necessary measures to firmly confront anything that seeks to undermine the security and stability of the country.”