Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: Drones hit Salalah Port in Oman, one injured

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Iran War Today News Updates: Among the wounded, at least two suffered shrapnel injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Several others were also affected, but the exact nature of their injuries was not immediately known, according to another US official.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE Iran War Today News Updates: In fresh drone attacks in the Middle East, one port worker was injured on Saturday when UAVs hit the Salalah Port in southern Oman’s Dhofar province. Earlier, at least 12 US service members were injured in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, a US official told CNN.

No service members were killed. Among the wounded, at least two suffered shrapnel injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Several others were also affected, but the exact nature of their injuries was not immediately known, according to another US official.

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In Abu Dhabi, at least five Indian nationals sustained moderate to minor injuries after being struck by falling debris following the interception of a ballistic missile near Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD). Abu Dhabi Media office confirmed the incident on X, saying authorities were responding to a fire was caused by the “successful interception” of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.”

As we inch closer to one month of the war, today marking the 29th day, US President Donald Trump, in a speech at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute summit in Miami Beach, Florida said that the war is “not yet finished.” He added that there are “another 3,554” targets left to hit in Iran. “That’ll be done pretty quickly.”

Here are key developments in the past 24 hours

–  Trump, in his speech, referred to the Strait of Hormuz as “Strait of Trump.” — “They have to open it up, they have to open up the Strait of Trump. I mean Hormuz,” he told the crowd, adding, “Excuse me, I’m so sorry. Such a terrible mistake,” he said jokingly. “Fake news will say ‘he accidentally said.’ No, there’s no accidents with me. Not too many.”

– The UN’s children’s agency (UNICEF) Friday warned against Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, saying it has trapped children there in a “relentless cycle of bombardment and displacement,” by disrupting access to education for hundreds of thousands of students.

–  In addition to the two US aircraft carriers already in the region, the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier is likely to be deployed to a region close to the ongoing conflict with Iran, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. The aircraft carrier will go to US Central Command’s area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East.

–  Criticising European members of NATO for not backing the US during its ongoing war with Iran, Trump said it might scale back its spending. “I think a tremendous mistake was when NATO just wasn’t there,” he said on Friday.

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Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: Oil cost in OPEC nations continue upward trend, prices way past $100 per barrel

The oil prices of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) members are still rising amid the Middle East crisis. Amid the rising attacks and counters in the Middle East, the price of Kuwait Oil Blend has risen past $124 per barrel. Arab Light is currently priced at over $105 per barrel.

Mar 28, 2026 12:30 PM IST
Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: Jordan airbases under fire by Islamic Resistance of Iraq, says Al Jazeera

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has attacked multiple air bases as well as an airport in Jordan, reports Al Jazeera. The Islamic Resistance is an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed groups.

The agency cited ' pro-militia news outlet Sabereen' and reported that the IR targeted the King Faisal Air Base, King Abdullah Air Base, Queen Alia Airport, Prince Hassan Air Base, and Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. However, the damage or confirmed hits was not mentioned.

Mar 28, 2026 11:48 AM IST
Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: Salalah Port in Oman targeted by drones, one injured

Oman's Salalah Port has been targeted by drones, reports Reuters. The agency cited local media to report that one worker has been injured in the attack and a crane at the port also sustained damage.

The Salalah Port was established in 1998 and was ranked as the second most efficient container port in the world in 2021

Mar 28, 2026 11:28 AM IST
Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: Bahrain sounds alarm, asks citizens to move to safety

The Bahrain government has urged citizens to take shelter from the drone and missile attacks. "The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the Interior Ministry posted on X.

Mar 28, 2026 10:39 AM IST
Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: At least five Indians injured in Abu Dhabi by falling debris from intercepted ballistic missiles

At least five Indian nationals were injured on Saturday after being struck by falling debris following the interception of a ballistic missile near Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD).

Abu Dhabi Media office confirmed the incident on X, saying authorities were responding to a fire was caused by the "successful interception" of a ballistic missile by air defence systems." The media office, in another post, informed that five individuals of Indian nationality sustained moderate to minor injuries.

"Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to two fire incidents in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD, caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. Further updates will be provided in due course," the media office said.

"As part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously reported incident in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems, authorities confirm that the incident has resulted in injuries ranging from moderate to minor sustained by five individuals of an Indian nationality."

Mar 28, 2026 09:57 AM IST
Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: UAE intercepting missiles, drone attack from Iran

The United Arab Emirates is using air defences to respond to a drone and missile attack from Iran, ministry of defence said.

The ministry noted that sounds heard in scattered areas of the country are the result of air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles, and fighter jets intercepting drones and loitering munitions.

Mar 28, 2026 09:22 AM IST
Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: What Trump said

As we inch closer to one month of the war, today marking the 29th day, US President Donald Trump, in a speech at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute summit in Miami Beach, Florida said that the war is "not yet finished."

He added that there are “another 3,554” targets left to hit in Iran. “That’ll be done pretty quickly.”

Mar 28, 2026 09:20 AM IST
Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: UNICEF warns Israel's offensive in Lebanon "inflicting “psychological scars” on children

The UN’s children’s agency (UNICEF) Friday warned against Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, saying it has trapped children there in a “relentless cycle of bombardment and displacement,” by disrupting access to education for hundreds of thousands of students.

Mar 28, 2026 09:19 AM IST
Dubai, UAE News Live Updates: 10 US soldiers injured in attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia

At least 10 US service members were injured in an Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, a US official told CNN.

No service members were killed. Among the wounded, at least two suffered shrapnel injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Several others were also affected, but the exact nature of their injuries was not immediately known, according to another US official.

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