Dubai, UAE news LIVE: UAE responding to drone, missile threats from Iran; Indian injured in Abu Dhabi

Dubai, UAE news LIVE: The top commander of US Central Command said the campaign against Iran is “ahead or on plan” as Israeli forces launched a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure early Monday.

Iranian media reported new airstrikes in Tehran, though specific sites were not identified.

The remarks came a day after Tehran warned it could target US and Israeli energy infrastructure if Washington follows through on US President Donald Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s power plants unless it fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

Dubai, UAE news LIVE: Domestic equity markets opened lower on Monday, with heavy selling as investors moved towards safer assets amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran.

Sentiment weakened after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, fuelling fears of escalation.

The Nifty 50 fell 290.15 points, or 1.26 per cent, at the open to 22,824.35, while the BSE Sensex dropped 800.38 points, or 1.07 per cent, to 73,732.58. Analysts said global uncertainty is pushing investors away from riskier assets.

Dubai, UAE news LIVE: Iran warned it would target energy and water infrastructure across the Gulf if the US follows through on threats to strike its electricity grid, raising concerns over major disruption in a region reliant on desalination.

US President Donald Trump set a Monday deadline, warning Washington would hit Iran’s power plants unless Tehran fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

The escalating threats unsettled oil markets, while Iran signalled it retains the capacity to retaliate despite weeks of US and Israeli strikes.

Dubai, UAE news LIVE: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reported fresh attacks on Monday morning, with explosions and sirens heard across the Gulf.

Saudi authorities said two ballistic missiles targeted Riyadh, with one intercepted and the other falling in an uninhabited area.

The UAE said its air defence systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, adding that interception efforts caused the sounds heard across the country.

Hours earlier, an Indian national was injured in Abu Dhabi by debris from an intercepted missile.

Sirens also sounded in Bahrain, where residents were advised to seek shelter.

Dubai, UAE news LIVE: UAE airlines are operating limited flight schedules to key destinations as adverse weather and regional conditions continue to disrupt operations, Gulf News reported.

Passengers have been advised to check flight status before travelling, rely on official airline updates, and head to airports only with confirmed bookings.

Airlines such as flydubai and Air Arabia have urged travellers to allow extra time, keep contact details updated, and use online tools for rebooking or refunds as disruptions are expected to continue in the coming days.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 93.84 against the US dollar on Monday, surpassing its previous low of 93.7350, as the escalating Middle East conflict raised concerns over prolonged disruption to energy supplies.

Asian currencies also weakened, slipping 0.1% to 0.8%, as hopes of easing tensions faded with Washington and Tehran continuing to trade threats. The conflict has pushed oil prices up by over 50% this month, with the International Energy Agency warning the crisis could be worse than the oil shocks of the 1970s.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The Israeli military on Sunday struck the Qasmiya Bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon, hours after warning it would target the crossing.

The bridge, a key link between Lebanon’s south and the rest of the country, was hit in multiple blasts captured on video. Israel said the crossing was being used by Hezbollah. Read more here

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: An Indian national sustained minor injuries after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in Abu Dhabi’s Al Shawamekh area, authorities said on Monday.

Emergency teams rushed to the site after air defence systems engaged the incoming missile, with debris landing in a residential area.

Officials urged residents to rely only on verified sources and avoid spreading rumours.

According to Gulf News, a total of 161 people were injured, with cases ranging from minor to severe, including nationals from multiple countries.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The UAE said its air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, urging residents to stay in safe locations and follow official updates, Gulf News reported.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said air defences intercepted a ballistic missile heading towards Riyadh while another fell in an open area, Al Jazeera reported.

It also said a drone was intercepted in the Eastern Province.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The US Central Command said a strike destroyed Iran’s Qom Turbine Engine Production Plant, which produced gas turbine engines for attack drones and aircraft components.

The attack killed one person and injured another, CENTCOM said, adding that images from March 6 showed extensive damage to the facility.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said the country’s response to Iranian aggression goes beyond an immediate ceasefire, stressing the need for long-term regional stability.

In a post on X, he said the focus should be on addressing nuclear threats, missiles and drones, and ending intimidation of vital waterways in the Gulf.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Israel launches ‘wide scale waves of strikes’ against Iranian infrastructure in Tehran

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: US crude oil prices remained volatile on Sunday as the Iran war continued to disrupt shipping and production in the Middle East.

West Texas Intermediate briefly spiked when trading reopened on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange before falling to $97.86, slightly below Friday’s $98.32 close.

Brent crude, the global benchmark, traded just above $111 on Sunday, down from $112.19 on Friday after touching a high of $119.50 earlier in the week. Both benchmarks have surged since the war began, with Brent previously around $70 per barrel.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The IEA chief said at least 40 energy assets have been “severely” damaged amid the ongoing war in West Asia, highlighting growing risks to global energy infrastructure.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said two ballistic missiles were launched towards Riyadh, with air defences intercepting one while the other fell in an uninhabited area.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The International Energy Agency chief on Monday warned that the world could face its worst energy crisis in decades due to the fallout from the West Asia conflict, AFP reported.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The International Energy Agency chief on Monday warned that the world could face its worst energy crisis in decades due to the fallout from the West Asia conflict, AFP reported.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: US and Israeli forces struck a 100-kilowatt AM transmitter of Iran’s IRIB state radio in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, according to Mehr news agency.

The attack killed one person and injured another, citing the company’s director general, while broadcasts continued as usual.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: Kuwait said early Monday that its air defences were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, while the UAE said it was responding to similar strikes originating from Iran.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE authorities said debris fell in Abu Dhabi’s Al Shawamekh area after air defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile, leaving one Indian national with minor injuries, Gulf News reported.