UAE news live updates: Qatar intercepts missile attack; Dubai airport ops suspended amid fresh scare

DUbai, UAE state of war word unrecorded: A refreshed missile threat was reported in Dubai and loud bangs were heard in Abu Dhabi on sat as the raging conflict between the US and Iran continued to impact other countries in the Middle East. A “minor" incident was also dealt with in Dubai, authorities said, adding that some debris fell off a missile intercepted today. Even as airlines slowly resumed operations to the Middle East, some planes were seen hovering over the Dubai airport for a while and some flight delays were seen.A day before, residents in Dubai and Qatar received alerts on their phones, warning of a possible missile threat. However, Qatar re-notified its residents that the security threat had been eliminated.Hungary, Italy, Germany, Bulgaria and Netherlands are among the many countries that have engaged in bringing back nationals from the UAE and Israel via neighbouring states. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are among West Asian countries with significant tourist footfall and efforts are underway to evacuate them.Restrictions as well as closure of airspaces has led to travel disruptions in the Middle East since last week, when the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran and Tehran's counterstrikes on US bases and consulates in the Gulf has since been ongoing, sparking worry about people in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, among others.Latest updates on the situation in the UAE:India's advisory for tourists in Qatar: Amid the ongoing conflict, the Indian embassy in Qatar has released an advisory for tourists with the Hayya A1 Visa, asking them to fill out a form. “Please note that this is only for the purpose of ascertaining the exact number and details of stranded Indian Nationals who are not residents of Qatar,” the advisory read.Security alert to Dubai residents: A security alert warning of “potential missile threats” was received by residents in Dubai on their mobile phones on Thursday. "Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building and steer away from windows, doors and open areas," the alert read, according to news agency AFP. A similar alert was received by residents in Qatar later in the day.Countries plan flights to evacuate nationals: With the Middle East conflict sparking a worry, countries across the globe have planned repatriation flights to evacuate nationals stranded in the Gulf. Poland, France, Hungary, Italy, Germany, Bulgaria and Netherlands are among countries that have engaged in such operations.India to operate 96 flights today: To evacuate nationals from the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other parts of West India, domestic airlines from India will be running 96 flights on Friday, the government has said.