Abu Dhabi

Albert Douglas, a 58-year-old British businessman, was captured by UAE soldiers while attempting to cross the UAE-Omani border through a barbed-wire fence in the early hours of 17 February 2021. His son Wolfgang Douglas, following from London, heard gunshots over the phone before the line went dead.

Wreckage from a drone attack struck the Etihad Towers complex in Abu Dhabi, causing injuries and material damage, according to authorities. The incident involved debris from an intercepted drone.

A fire broke out at an oil and gas field in Abu Dhabi, reportedly caused by a drone attack. The incident is linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Talks were intended to be held in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, a country that has been hit by Iranian attacks in recent days.

Swedish police have been sent to Abu Dhabi to assist stranded citizens in the United Arab Emirates. The deployment follows a request from the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs to develop an evacuation plan for vulnerable travelers.

The Swedish Police Authority has sent a force to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. According to the Swedish Police Authority, the purpose is to, at the request of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, assist with security measures.

Sweden has activated a national support force in the Gulf region to assist its embassy and affected citizens, coordinated by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency.