An NRI living in the UAE writes about what she learnt over the past few days: real leadership, safety, a sense of belonging… and why the world gets it wrong every time
Events
Middle East updates: Foreign aviation authorities and Indian missions abroad facilitate passenger movement
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is continuously coordinating with airlines, airport operators and regulatory authorities, besides the Ministry of External Affairs, to resume flight services in a phased manner
Gulf countries’ restraint must be lauded; US and Israel now have a free hand to finish the job in Iran
With Tehran believing it has nothing to lose following the killing of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, the Gulf's effective interceptions of missiles and drones become crucial as the US and Israel go into phase 2 of the bombing campaign
NRI Alert: UAE’s air defenses successfully intercept 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles, 148 drones
The Ministry explained that since the beginning of the blatant Iranian aggression, 174 ballistic missiles launched toward the country have been detected, of which 161 were destroyed, while 13 fell into the sea
NRI alert: UAE airports begin special flights for stranded passengers
The General Civil Aviation Authority said passengers whose flights have been impacted not to proceed to airports until they have been contacted and notified of their flight timings
Safety of NRIs in the UAE: Prime Minister Modi thanks UAE President Sheikh Mohamed for his leadership
While condemning the recent Iranian attacks on the UAE, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India’s solidarity with the UAE during the country's 'difficult times'
One dead, two injured from debris of intercepted missile in Bahrain
A fire broke out aboard a foreign vessel undergoing maintenance in Salman Industrial City after debris from an intercepted missile fell on it
Qatar shoots down drones, missiles from Iran
The ministry confirmed that no casualties were recorded, while specialised teams have begun completing assessment procedures and precautionary monitoring
UAE air defences intercept 165 ballistic, two cruise missiles, 541 drones since onset of Iranian attack
The ministry said that on the morning of the second day of the attack, UAE air force and air defence forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, while eight missiles fell into the sea
Four injured in incident at Dubai airport
Due to contingency plans already in place, most of the terminals were previously cleared of passengers, according to Dubai Media Office
One dead in drone attack on Abu Dhabi airport
Abu Dhabi Airports urged the public not to circulate rumours or inaccurate information
This is the moment for action for the Iranian people. Do not let it pass
We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally again obliterated