Day 9 of war: UAE intercepts 16 missiles, 113 drones; Iran gears up to announce new leader

The Morning Buzz

Monday, March 9, 2026

Day 9 of war: UAE intercepts 16 missiles, 113 drones; Iran gears up to announce new leader As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its ninth day and attacks still continue across the Middle East, the direction seems to be shifting towards political dialogue among leaders

UAE affirms right to defend itself, condemns Iranian aggression The UAE, drawn into this war between the US, Israel and Iran, reported 4 deaths and 112 minor and moderate injuries since Tehran started retaliatory strikes

'Target destroyed': UAE releases new footage of air defences intercepting Iranian drones The Iranian attacks, which targeted infrastructure and civilian sites, violate international law and pose a direct threat to UAE's security and stability, UAE earlier emphasised

UAE warns 449 firms for price hikes, issues fines totaling Dh176,000 amid regional conflict Ministry of Economy monitors daily stock levels at suppliers and retail outlets and conducts thorough analyses of the sufficiency levels of each essential food commodity

Rare 'DD 6' number plate sold for Dh37 million at Dubai's 'Most Noble Number' auction The charity auction, organised by Emirates Auction in collaboration with Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), featured a range of exclusive vehicle plates and premium mobile numbers

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