United Arab Emirates Several attacks on Gulf states - metal plant in Emirates damaged

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28.3.2026 - 18:26

ARCHIVE - The launch of missile and drone units during a military exercise by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. Photo: Sepahnews/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa/symbol image
ARCHIVE - The launch of missile and drone units during a military exercise by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards. Photo: Sepahnews/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa/symbol image
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Several Gulf states have once again reported damage following attacks from Iran. In the United Arab Emirates, a metal plant was severely damaged in an Iranian missile and drone attack, according to the operator. The plant is located in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi. According to the operator, an unspecified number of employees were injured.

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In the early evening (local time), Qatar reported that the Gulf emirate had been the target of an attack by several drones launched from Iran during the course of the day. All approaching drones were successfully intercepted, according to the Ministry of Defense.

Prior to this, Kuwait had already reported attacks. According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense from early Saturday evening, a total of 15 enemy drones were registered in the past 24 hours. Some of the attacks had targeted the area around Kuwait International Airport and caused considerable damage to the radar system. No people were injured.