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United Arab Emirates

Iran war puts Gulf economies on brink of historic slump

The ongoing conflict with Iran could trigger one of the most severe economic downturns for Gulf nations since the early 1990s, threatening the economies of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar if hostilities persist.

16 Mar 2026-12:20
Iran strikes UAE's Fujairah port oil terminal; huge fire erupts - VIDEO

Some oil loading operations at the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates were suspended on Saturday after an Iranian drone attack triggered a fire at the facility.

14 Mar 2026-14:33
Iran warns US ‘hideouts’ in UAE are legitimate targets

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has informed the United Arab Emirates that US “hideouts” are “legitimate targets” after the US struck the Kharg island.

14 Mar 2026-14:18
Oil tanker burns off UAE coast after Iran claims attack on U.S.-linked vessel - VIDEO

A tanker caught fire off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to early reports, after what Iranian media claimed was an attack on a vessel linked to the United States.

14 Mar 2026-11:12
Australia urges non-essential diplomats to leave Israel, UAE

Australia has ordered the departure of non-essential government personnel from Israel and the United Arab Emirates due to the worsening security situation in the region.

12 Mar 2026-14:47
Iranian drone hits Dubai Creek Harbour - VIDEO

A drone struck a residential building in Dubai Creek Harbour early Thursday as United Arab Emirates air defence systems intercepted incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran, authorities said.

12 Mar 2026-10:27
Ukraine dispatches drone experts to three Middle East countries

Ukraine has sent air defence teams to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to assist them in defending against Iran’s aerial attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.

10 Mar 2026-23:28
UAE’s largest refinery halts production after drone attack

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) shut down its massive Ruwais oil refinery, one of the world’s largest, as a precaution after a drone strike sparked a fire in the surrounding industrial area.

10 Mar 2026-20:22
Iran attacks UAE consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan - VIDEO

Coalition forces in Iraq’s Kurdistan region intercepted and destroyed three explosive-laden drones over Erbil on Monday, officials said.

10 Mar 2026-10:20
Australia arms UAE with missiles, deploys spy aircraft

Australia will send advanced missiles to the United Arab Emirates and deploy a surveillance aircraft to help protect airspace in the Gulf region amid rising tensions with Iran, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced.

10 Mar 2026-09:53