UAV

UAV event in United Arab Emirates on Sat 28th February 2026

28th February 2026

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A drone strike ignited a fire at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran that triggered retaliatory assaults across the region.

“Authorities confirm that a drone was intercepted, and debris caused a minor fire on the Burj Al Arab's outer facade,” the Dubai Media Office wrote on X on Saturday afternoon. “Civil Defense teams responded immediately and brought the incident under control. No injuries have been reported.”

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