9 Candidate registration centre across the UAE are accepting applications for FNC membership. At least half of the seats have been reserved for women this time. The exact number will be announced before the start of the nomination process. The elections take place in October.
Emirates Airline has extended its temporary suspension of all operations to and from Dubai until 3:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3 due to "multiple regional airspace closures".
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Iran's Ambassador Reza Ameri and delivered a strongly worded protest over the Iranian attacks, condemning them as a blatant violation of UAE sovereignty, a threat to national security and a breach of international law.
Dubai Police have detected attempts by fraudsters to exploit recent developments by impersonating employees purportedly affiliated with the 'Dubai Crisis Management' department and falsely claiming links to the force.