A missile strike in Abu Dhabi’s Al Bahiyah area killed one person on March 16, 2026, according to local authorities. The attack hit a civilian vehicle, resulting in the death of a Palestinian national. Officials did not release further details about the incident but urged the public to rely only on official government sources and avoid spreading unverified information.

As a precautionary measure, flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended following a drone-related incident. Authorities advised travelers to contact their respective airlines for updates on flight operations.

The report noted that the strike occurred amid heightened regional tensions following joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, which prompted retaliatory actions against American facilities in Gulf countries.