Explosions in Dubai and evacuation from Burj Khalifa - what is known
Explosions were heard in Dubai, after which people were evacuated from Burj Khalifa skyscraper. This was reported by the media.
According to preliminary reports, explosions were also recorded in the area of Dubai Marina - in one of the most prestigious areas of the city. Information on the scale of the incident is being clarified.
Details
Eyewitnesses reported panic among people after unexpected sounds of explosions. Amid the incident, emergency services may have started evacuations in some areas.
At the time of publication, UAE officials had not publicly confirmed the nature of the explosions.
What we know about security
There are no reports of casualties or damage. The country's airspace was previously closed amid a sharp escalation of the situation in the region.
Information continues to be received and needs to be independently confirmed.
Context.
In recent hours, the Middle East has seen a sharp rise in tensions amid reports of mutual strikes between Iran and Israel and the risk of the conflict spreading to other countries in the region.
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