The UAE closed its embassy in Tehran and recalled its ambassador and the entire diplomatic corps from Iran.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

ABU DHABI, March 1 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates on Sunday announced the closure of its embassy in Tehran and the recall of its ambassador and all staff of the UAE diplomatic mission from Iran.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the decision was taken following Iranian missile strikes on the country's territory, which allegedly hit civilian areas.

Amid the ongoing military conflict in the region, the UAE's stock markets regulator said on Sunday that the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market would be closed on March 2 and 3, adding that further measures would be taken if necessary.

Meanwhile, airlines in the UAE are adjusting their flight schedules due to the closure of airspace over the region. In light of this, authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi announced on Sunday that they had instructed hotels to extend the stays of guests affected by the air travel disruptions.

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