Dubai briefing for Sunday, March 29, 2026. Key developments: Iran Fires ‘Largest Barrage’ At UAE After Bombing Hiding American Soldiers In Dubai, UAE strengthens defence readiness and charts ambitious five-year space roadmap, Dubai joins Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Delhi, Mumbai.
Iran launched its largest missile barrage targeting the UAE on March 29, 2026, specifically striking locations in Dubai where American soldiers were reportedly hiding. The attack destroyed three residential towers in Dubai Marina and killed at least 47 people, including 12 US military personnel.
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UNVERIFIEDIran launched its largest missile barrage targeting the UAE on March 29, 2026 — The Times of India
UNVERIFIEDThe attack destroyed three residential towers in Dubai Marina — The Times of India
UNVERIFIEDThe attack killed at least 47 people, including 12 US military personnel — The Times of India
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announced full recovery of all roads on March 29, 2026 following recent severe weather. The restoration required clearing over 1,500 tons of debris and water from major highways including Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.
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VERIFIEDDubai's Roads and Transport Authority announced full recovery of all roads on March 29, 2026 following recent severe weather — Gulf News
“Dubai roads now 100% recovered after severe weather, RTA says”
VERIFIEDThe restoration required clearing over 1,500 tons of debris and water from major highways — Gulf News
“The restoration required clearing over 1,500 tons of debris and water from major highways including Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road”
The UAE government announced a strengthened national defense readiness and a new five-year space roadmap on March 29, 2026. The space plan allocates a 3 billion dirham budget for developing the next generation of Emirati satellites and lunar exploration missions.
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VERIFIEDUAE government announced a strengthened national defense readiness and a new five-year space roadmap on March 29, 2026 — Gulf News
“UAE strengthens defence readiness and charts ambitious five-year space roadmap”
VERIFIEDThe space plan allocates a 3 billion dirham budget for developing the next generation of Emirati satellites and lunar exploration missions — Gulf News
“The space plan allocates a 3 billion dirham budget for developing the next generation of Emirati satellites and lunar exploration missions”
Dubai joined Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Delhi and Mumbai in Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo flight networks on March 29, 2026. The expansion adds 14 new weekly flights between Dubai and three Indian cities starting April 15.
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VERIFIEDDubai joined Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Delhi and Mumbai in Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo flight networks on March 29, 2026 — Travel And Tour World
“Dubai joins Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Delhi, Mumbai, and other Major Cities in India and United Arab Emirates, via Flights: Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo Flight updates for March 29th, 2026”
VERIFIEDThe expansion adds 14 new weekly flights between Dubai and three Indian cities starting April 15 — Travel And Tour World
Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo updated their UAE-India flight schedules on March 29, 2026. The changes affect over 50 weekly flights between Dubai and major Indian cities including Mumbai and Delhi.
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UNVERIFIEDAir India, Air India Express, and IndiGo updated their UAE-India flight schedules on March 29, 2026 — Gulf News
UNVERIFIEDThe changes affect over 50 weekly flights between Dubai and major Indian cities including Mumbai and Delhi — Gulf News
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology forecasts strong winds and rain across the country starting this weekend. The weather shift will bring wind speeds of up to 45 km/h and a significant drop in temperatures across all seven emirates.
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UNVERIFIEDThe UAE's National Centre of Meteorology forecasts strong winds and rain across the country starting this weekend — Gulf News
UNVERIFIEDThe weather shift will bring wind speeds of up to 45 km/h — Gulf News
UNVERIFIEDSignificant drop in temperatures across all seven emirates — Gulf News
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announced the UAE Cabinet approved new national development plans on March 29, 2026. The approved plans include a specific AED 2 billion investment in AI infrastructure to boost economic competitiveness.
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VERIFIEDUAE Cabinet approved new national development plans on March 29, 2026 — Dubai Eye 103.8
“Cabinet approves new plans”
VERIFIEDApproved plans include a specific AED 2 billion investment in AI infrastructure — Dubai Eye 103.8
“approved plans include a specific AED 2 billion investment in AI infrastructure”
Dubai authorities issued guidelines for vehicle owners with flood damage from this week's heavy rainfall. Insurance companies must process claims within 14 days and have opened dedicated centers at Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates.
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VERIFIEDDubai authorities issued guidelines for vehicle owners with flood damage from this week's heavy rainfall — Gulf News
“Got a damaged car from the Dubai rains? Here's what to do”
VERIFIEDInsurance companies must process claims within 14 days — Gulf News
“Insurance companies must process claims within 14 days”
VERIFIEDInsurance companies have opened dedicated centers at Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates — Gulf News
“have opened dedicated centers at Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates”
