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Middle east war and its impact on UAE

3 updates · 11 reports · last update Sat, 7 Nov

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The Storyup to 5 Nov

Iran war's economic and security fallout for the UAE and Gulf

A war involving the US, Israel and Iran has disrupted the Gulf, and the UAE has felt the effects on its economy, travel and environment. In October 2026 the World Bank forecast a 2.1% contraction for the Middle East economy this year. The IMF then warned that the UAE and Saudi Arabia were heading for recession. Airlines faced airspace disruption and travel advisories, and Iranian tanker attacks sent oil spills onto UAE beaches.

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World Bank says Middle East economy to contract 2.1% in 2026 due to Iran war — The National
S&P assesses impact of Middle East war on Dubai property market — Zawya
US‑Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Oct. 9, 2026) — Gulf News
Is it safe to travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Latest advice amid regional conflict — The Independent
Which war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine? — BBC
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know on Oct. 14, 2026 — Gulf News
Middle East war: 7 key developments UAE residents need to know today, October 17, 2026 — Gulf News
Is it safe to travel to the Middle East right now? Latest advice — The Times

Thu, 5 NovUpdate 12 reports

Emirates' first-half profit falls 66% on war and fuel costs

Emirates reported a 66% drop in first-half profit, blaming the Iran war and fuel prices that have roughly doubled. It was the clearest company-level sign yet of the conflict's cost to the UAE's aviation sector.

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Iran war, doubling fuel prices knock 66% off Emirates' first-half profit — The Economic Times
Emirates Profits Slump 66% On War, Fuel Costs — Channels Television

Fri, 6 NovUpdate 21 report

List details Gulf energy infrastructure damaged in the Iran war

A compilation of Gulf energy facilities hit during the Iran war was published, showing how widely the conflict has damaged regional oil and gas infrastructure.

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Here’s a List of Gulf Energy Infrastructure Damaged in Iran War — EnergyNow.com

Sat, 7 NovUpdate 38 reports

US strikes Iran again as mediators push proposals; UAE flights disrupted

The US military carried out new targeted strikes on Iran while Tehran weighed mediators' proposals. Trump discussed de-escalation with Qatar's emir, and Qatar said mediation efforts remained on track. Emirates, Etihad and flydubai reported further cancellations and delays for UAE travellers.

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Trump discusses Middle East de-escalation with Qatar’s emir, and other Mideast news — AP News
US military carries out new targeted strikes on Iran as Tehran's leaders weigh mediator's proposals — AP News
Iran war live: Trump says US is ‘doing very well with Iran’ — Arabian Business
Middle East war: 5 things UAE residents need to know today (Nov 7, 2026) — Gulf News
UAE flight status: Cancellations, delays and latest Emirates, Etihad, flydubai updates — Gulf News
Iran war latest: Mediation efforts remain on track, says Qatar — The National
Top Gulf official offers glimmer of hope on Trump-Iran nuclear talks as threat of war hangs over region — Fox News
HYBRID WARFARE Post-War: The UAE as a Role Model — TRENDS Research

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