Two people were killed in Abu Dhabi after debris from a missile interceptor hit a residential area, as the United Arab Emirates confirmed a rise in casualties from ongoing Iranian attacks. Air defenses remain on high alert, intercepting missiles and drones. Regional disruptions continue, with extended flight suspensions, as experts urge families to address anxiety as tensions escalate across the Middle East. A look at the morning’s most important developments as the situation in the region unfolds:
Abu Dhabi incident: Pakistani, Indian confirmed dead
Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed this the death of two individuals – a Pakistani national and an Indian—after debris from a successfully intercepted ballistic missile fell on Sweihan Street causing casualties and property damage.
Earlier in the morning, officials reported that three others were injured and several vehicles were damaged. Emergency services immediately went to the scene.
Iran attacks in UAE leave 11 dead and 169 injured so far
Authorities report two casualties today and reaffirm their readiness to protect national security
On March 26, 2026, UAE Air Defense intercepts 15 ballistic missiles and 11 drones launched by Iran.
Since the start of Iran’s blatant aggression, air defense systems have intercepted 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,826 drones.
How to explain war and uncertainty to children: 15 tips
When the world feels unpredictable, children begin to absorb emotions and read anxiety around them. And often, their first point of reference is you.
As Dubai psychologist Haifaa Bitar explained in a recent webinar, a calm home environment can shape how a child copes with even the most difficult realities. Similarly, Dr Diana Maatouk, a clinical psychologist based at Dubai’s Hummingbird Clinic, has also told us that children may not always express their fears, but they do express them through behaviour, mood swings and subtle changes.
Oman Air, SalamAir extend flight suspensions
Dubai: Oman Air has extended the temporary suspension of flights to several key regional and international destinations, citing ongoing operational disruptions.
In a travel advisory issued Thursday, The airline said services to Dubai International Airport, Bahrain International Airport, Hamad International Airport in Doha, Kuwait International Airport, Copenhagen Airport, Baghdad International Airport and Khasab Airport will remain cancelled. until April 15.
Jazeera Airways plans 1,000 flights after disruption
Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways is scheduling more than 1,000 flights and over 200,000 seats by April 30 as it stabilizes operations after recent disruptions, its CEO Barathan Pasupathi announced.
“We are planning our operations on a rolling basis of four to six weeks… covering more than 20 destinations over 1,000 flights and more than 200,000 seats. We are managing the situation day by day,” he said.
Iran Fortifies Kharg as US Weighs Ground Operation
Dubai: Almost exactly a month after indirect talks followed within days of war, Washington is again talking about negotiations with Iran – even as it weighs a dangerous ground operation against Kharg Island that could trigger a new escalation.
Those earlier contacts, involving US envoys and Iranian officials in Geneva, were followed within days by the US-Israeli attacks on 28 February.
