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Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org Atlantic Council Mar 1, 2026 6 facts
measurementAt least one individual was killed in Abu Dhabi due to falling missile debris, and several others sustained injuries in locations such as Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah following Iranian missile and drone attacks.
measurementAt least one individual was killed in Abu Dhabi due to falling missile debris, and several others sustained injuries in locations such as Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.
accountIranian missile and drone attacks in the United Arab Emirates caused damage to civilian sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including hotels, airports, and the Jebel Ali free zone.
accountIranian missile and drone attacks expanded to civilian sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, causing damage to hotels, airports, and free zones like Jebel Ali.
measurementAt least one individual was killed in Abu Dhabi due to falling missile debris, and several others sustained injuries in locations including Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.
accountIranian attacks expanded to civilian sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including hotels, airports, and the Jebel Ali free zone, which suffered damage from intercepted strikes.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com Resecurity Mar 17, 2026 3 facts
claimViral images and videos claiming to show Iranian military actions are often AI-generated or taken from unrelated events, such as fake visuals of attacks on Dubai.
accountThe U.S. Consulate in Dubai was targeted during the conflict.
claimDubai airport flights were disrupted due to a drone attack near the airport, which is part of a pattern of attacks targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the region.
Iran War: A Defining Moment for the Middle East—Global Analysis ... ajc.org American Jewish Committee 2 facts
accountFootage from a 2021 fire at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai was falsely circulated online as current footage of missile strikes during the recent crisis.
claimAirports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are currently closed.
Iran and Middle East conflict impacts global economy - Deloitte deloitte.com Deloitte Mar 18, 2026 2 facts
measurementDubai hosted 19.6 million overnight visitors in 2025.
measurementDubai International Airport handled 95.2 million passengers in 2025, marking the highest international passenger traffic globally.
Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - CEBRI cebri.org CEBRI Sep 22, 2025 1 fact
claimThe 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2023.
How Jeffrey Epstein's intelligence ties go back decades middleeasteye.net Middle East Eye Feb 2, 2026 1 fact
claimJeffrey Epstein arranged meetings between former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the CEO of the Dubai-based port operator DP World.
Escalation in the Middle East | MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES msf-me.org MSF 3 days ago 1 fact
claimMedecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) operates three regional hubs in Amman (Jordan), Beirut (Lebanon), and Dubai (UAE) to support regional supply and operational needs.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org Ashley Lane · Wilson Center Sep 12, 2023 1 fact
claimThe U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Hossein Asadollah in 2021 for selling electronics in the United Arab Emirates through the Dubai-based company Hemera Infotech FZCO in support of Meghad Amini, a financial facilitator for Hezbollah.
War in the Middle East and the Role of AI-Powered Cyberattacks manaramagazine.org Manara Magazine Mar 13, 2026 1 fact
quoteFollowing the strikes on Amazon Web Services data centers in early March 2026, residents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi reported they “couldn’t pay for a taxi, order dinner, or check their bank balance” on their phones.
How Will Cyber Warfare Shape the U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran? csis.org CSIS Mar 3, 2026 1 fact
accountIranian-backed forces have conducted kinetic missile and drone attacks against targets in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha.
Private Wealth Migration 2025 | Press Release - Henley & Partners henleyglobal.com Henley & Partners Jun 24, 2025 1 fact
claimHigh-earning executives are settling in wealth hubs including Dubai, Florida, Milan, St. Julian’s, Lisbon, the Athenian Riviera, Zug, and Lugano.
The Arab Approach to Mediation—Reshaping Diplomacy in a ... washingtoninstitute.org The Washington Institute 1 fact
accountThe United Arab Emirates hosted the COP28 summit in Dubai.
United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org CSIS 1 fact
measurementDubai is targeting for 10 percent of its GDP to be derived from artificial intelligence by the years 2030-2031.
Reforming Iran's Energy Policy: Strategies for Sustainability ... jpia.princeton.edu Behdad Gilzad Kohan, Hamid Dahouei · Journal of Public and International Affairs Apr 22, 2025 1 fact
measurementForeign direct investment (FDI) laws in the United Arab Emirates allow complete foreign ownership in selected sectors, and Dubai attracted $12.7 billion USD in Greenfield Projects in early 2019, according to Antwi‐Boateng and Al Jaberi (2022).
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net Arab Reform Initiative Mar 13, 2026 1 fact
claimThe economic model for the Middle East prioritized corridors linking the Gulf, Israel, and Europe, benefiting Tel Aviv and Dubai while treating the Levant (Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan) as a security problem to be bypassed or bombed rather than rebuilt.