• Published: Wed Mar 4, 2026, 7:10 AM

Day 5: UAE intercepts 3 missiles, waives visa overstay fine as flights remain suspended

By:Yasmin HusseinBahni BandyopadhyaySupreeta Balasubramanian
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Key Events

Summary

  • UAE authorities operated 3 special Etihad Rail passenger services, transporting more than 350 people ahead of its official launch amid flight suspensions.
  • UAE intercepted 3 ballistic missiles, 121 drones; 78 total injuries reported so far. In the evening, Dubai announced another wave of successful interceptions by defence forces, without injuries recorded.
  • Emirates flights will remain suspended until March 7, Etihad flights will remain suspended until March 6.
  • The US attacked an Iranian submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka, killing at least 87; Trump is "actively considering" a US role in Iran after the conflict concludes.
  • UAE announced that second-semester grades for public schools will be determined based on completed projects.
  • UAE participated in an emergency meeting with GCC officials about strengthening security. On Thursday, another emergency meeting between the GCC officials and European leaders will take place.
  • UAE has announced that it will waive visa overstay fines for passengers affected by airspace closure.
  • Israel began a fresh wave of strikes on Tehran, saying they were targeting military infrastructure.
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  • 9:37 PM, Mar 04, 2026

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  • 9:09 PM, Mar 04, 2026

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    US official says number of Iranian missiles down

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    Turkey summons Iranian ambassador

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    UAE authority says spreading misinformation can affect national security

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  • 5:49 PM, Mar 04, 2026

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  • 5:23 PM, Mar 04, 2026

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    Submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

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    Emergency meeting in RAK

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    Dubai extends permission for trucks to use all roads till March 8

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    Turkey destroys Iranian missile

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    Kuwait extends visit visas for one month

  • 3:32 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    UAE-India air travel update

  • 3:32 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Emirates flights remain suspended till March 7

  • 3:21 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Trump insists he struck Iran on his own terms

  • 3:12 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Qatar intercepts 10 drones, 2 cruise missiles

  • 2:57 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Bahrain detains suspect for posting fake war-related image

  • 2:57 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Khamenei funeral postponed

  • 2:42 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    78 total injuries in UAE so far

  • 2:35 PM, Mar 04, 2026

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  • 2:33 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    UAE President receives phone call from Grand Imam of Al-Azhar

  • 2:30 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Dubai warns against creating fake images, videos

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    Israel army warns Lebanon residents

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    Iran claims 'complete control' of Strait of Hormuz

  • 2:04 PM, Mar 04, 2026

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    Sri Lanka condemns Iran attacks

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    Syria closes border crossing with Lebanon

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    Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery struck again

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    Hezbollah targets northern Israel base

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    Iran to choose new Supreme Leader soon

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    Etihad flights suspended till March 5

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    Attack on Iranian submarine

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    More charter flights

  • 1:13 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Fact check

  • 1:09 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Kuwait intercepting missiles, drones

  • 1:04 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Air Arabia extends flight suspension

  • 12:56 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    No trust in Americans: Iran

  • 12:51 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Akasa Air flight from Abu Dhabi

  • 12:38 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    Iranian jet downed over Tehran: Israel

  • 12:23 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    'No to war'

  • 12:05 PM, Mar 04, 2026

    US missions in UAE closed

  • 11:50 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Jebel Ali terminals operating normally

  • 11:47 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Blast in the Iranian capital

  • 11:44 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Medicines stockpile in UAE secure

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    Oman calls for blood donation

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    Iranian missile strikes Tel Aviv: State media

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    'Target for assassination'

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    Safety measure

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    UK charter flight from Muscat

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    UAE stocks plunge

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    Khamenei's farewell ceremony

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    3 exceptional Etihad Rail train services

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    Dubai gold, silver prices

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    Community cooperation

  • 9:42 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Bahrain's Crown Prince visits the injured

  • 9:27 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Shah's widow speaks

    quote    "The support must go to the people, not to geopolitical calculations."

    Farah Pahlavi

  • 9:07 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    All personnel in US Consulate in Dubai accounted for

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    Exceptional Saudi entry visas for Egyptians

  • 8:58 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Saudi to take necessary measures

  • 8:54 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Controlling Hormuz

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    'We are ready to stop the war'

  • 8:45 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Drone intercepted in Saudi

  • 8:40 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Dh200,000 fine, jail

  • 8:20 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Warning against photographing senstive security sites

  • 8:10 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Condemning attack on Fujairah

  • 8:06 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Sirens sound in Bahrain

  • 7:59 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    UAE retains right to self-defence

    quote    The United Arab Emirates reaffirms that it has not taken any decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks.

    UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • 7:50 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Non-emergency US staff authorized to leave

  • 7:44 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Stranded Umrah pilgrims arrive in India

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    Nearly 2,000 targets in Iran hit

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    Israeli strike in Lebanon

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    Advisory for Americans in UAE

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    Pakistan's embassy in Abu Dhabi issues advisory

  • 7:15 AM, Mar 04, 2026

    Intercepting cruise missiles in Saudi

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    Welcome to Day 5

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    Special Etihad Rail service

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