UAE Defense Monitor
Live monitoring of security and military activity across the United Arab Emirates.
Current activity
Live tracker of reported missile strikes, drone activity, interceptions, casualties, and travel advisories concerning the UAE, based on official public statements and named news sources.
- Tracked days of reported attack activity: 16
- Latest daily activity reported (2026-08-26): 0 UAV, 0 cruise missile, 0 ballistic missile engagement(s) — Source: UAE Ministry of Defence
- Casualties reported to date: 11 deaths, 175 injured (as of 2026-03-28) — Source: Gulf News
- Current travel advisory status: Caution advised for travelers to UAE
- Latest tracked report (2026-08-26): "Dubai airport expects stronger second-half recovery after Iran war dampens Q2 growth" — thenationalnews.com
Recent tracked reports
- Dubai airport expects stronger second-half recovery after Iran war dampens Q2 growth
- UAE corporate bond spreads are wider than at the peak of the war
- Dubai's DXB first-half passenger traffic falls more than 30% as Iran war disrupts travel
- Dubai Airport Says Passenger Traffic Slumps 31% on Iran War
- Dubai’s DXB first-half passenger traffic falls more than 30% as Iran war disrupts travel
- Dubai airport passenger traffic plunges 31% in first half as Iran war disrupts Gulf travel
- Flying from UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai flight updates
- Middle East Tensions Disrupt UAE–Riyadh Flight Schedules
- Dubai's DXB First-Half Passenger Traffic Falls More Than 30% as Iran War Disrupts Travel
- Business News Middle East War Forces The Escapement To Cancel Abu Dhabi Event And Move To Las Vegas
- Dubai airport reports sharp drop in second quarter traffic due to Iran war's effects
- Dubai airport reports sharp drop in second quarter traffic due to Iran war’s effects
- Dubai Airport Traffic Falls in Second Quarter, but Recovery Builds Through June
- Dubai airport reports sharp drop in second quarter traffic due to Iran war's effects
- Traffic at Dubai’s airport dropped sharply during Iran war
Methodology
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