US‑Israel war with Iran Day 12: What UAE residents need to know on March 11

The UAE has urged global action against Iran’s missile and drone attacks, calling them a violation of international law. Dubai issued safety guidance for emergency alerts, reassuring residents the emirate remains fully operational. Meanwhile, UAE airlines continue limited operations, advising passengers to travel only with confirmed bookings and check flight updates.

Jamal Al Musharakh, UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, briefed journalists with the Accredited Correspondents at the United Nations (ACANU) on Iran's unprovoked aggression against the UAE.

He strongly condemned the Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the UAE and countries across the region, stressing that such actions constitute a clear violation of sovereignty, international law, and the UN Charter.

From Geneva, the UAE is actively engaging with the United Nations, humanitarian agencies, and international organisations to brief partners on the evolving situation and its implications for regional stability and humanitarian operations.

Dubai: The Dubai Government Media Office has published a public safety guide, reaffirming that the emirate is safe and continues to operate at full capacity, while providing precautionary guidelines on how residents and visitors should respond if emergency alerts are issued.

The guidelines are designed to support a calm, safe response when individuals receive alerts issued by the Ministry of Interior on their mobile phones.

Flights to and from the UAE have continued operating through what aviation authorities call safe air corridors, even while large parts of regional airspace face restrictions linked to geopolitical tensions. These corridors allow aircraft to travel through designated sections of airspace that aviation authorities have assessed as secure enough to maintain limited flight operations.

The system has been activated across the Gulf following coordinated decisions by regional aviation authorities to keep essential air travel moving while maintaining strict safety controls.

Amid ongoing regional developments, UAE airlines are operating limited flights. Passengers should travel only with confirmed bookings and check the latest updates before heading to the airport. The safety of passengers and crew remains the highest priority.

The staying power of a transit system is tested during times of crises. And over the past 11 days, while the Middle East has been at the centre of a war between US-Israel and Iran, Etihad Rail has proved its mettle. It hasferried its cargo without incident across the UAE’s national railway network, ensuring uninterrupted movement of goods.

So far, the rail has run more than 100 freight trips in nine days, transporting 459,000+ tonnes of cargo and 7,900+ containers.

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport has assured passengers that extensive support measures are in place, with airport teams working together to assist those affected by travel disruptions.

With flights limited, airport teams are assisting travellers by providing accommodation, transportation, and medical support.