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Authorities in the UAE have announced that all public and private schools and universities will move to distance learning from Monday, March 2, to Wednesday, March 4.

Dubai Media Office has stated that old clips and images of previous fires in Dubai, currently circulating on social media, are inaccurate and misleading.

The UAE air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones launched towards the country, noting that the operation was carried out with high efficiency and without any significant material damage.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received phone calls on Saturday from leaders of the UK, Germany, Greece, Italy and Pakistan to discuss the recent military escalation in the region and its impact on regional and international security.

The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and dimming hopes of a diplomatic solution to Tehran's nuclear dispute with the West.

The League of Arab States strongly condemned the Iranian attacks against the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, saying they constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of states that advocate peace, have worked towards achieving stability, and did not participate in the war.

Kuwait's Civil Aviation has announced that a drone targeted Kuwait International Airport, causing minor injuries to several employees and material damage to the passenger terminal (T1) amid current regional developments.

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Iran's attacks on the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan on Saturday, stating that it violates the sovereignty of the countries.

The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved an $8.1 billion, four-year loan for Ukraine on Thursday, with $1.5 billion to be disbursed immediately to help keep the government running as its war against Russia's invasion drags into a fifth year.

Paramount Skydance has emerged as the winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, after streaming giant Netflix on Thursday refused to raise its bid for the storied Hollywood studio.

Dubai carrier flydubai has posted a strong 2025 performance driven by record revenue, passenger growth and strategic network expansion, with profit before tax reported at AED2.2 billion ($591 million).

Warner Bros Discovery has opened the door on Tuesday to Paramount Skydance after the rival bidder raised its offer to $31 per share.

Daniil Medvedev has been awarded the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title on Saturday afternoon after Tallon Griekspoor was forced to withdraw due to an injury.

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks' rapid 44-run partnership turned the game as England chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare and beat New Zealand by four wickets in the Twenty20 World Cup Super Eights on Friday.

Daniil Medvedev reached the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final on Friday and will face unseeded Tallon Griekspoor as the Russian attempts to achieve something that has eluded him throughout his stellar career - winning the same tournament twice.

Manchester City were drawn against Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout phase for the sixth time since the 2019-20 season after the draw for the last 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals was made on Friday.