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FRI · 2026-03-13 · 10:39 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0313-24140
NSR-2026-0313-24140News Report·EN·National Security
Black smoke seen after blasts in Dubai financial district
On March 13, 2026, black smoke was observed in Dubai's financial district after witnesses reported hearing explosions. Authorities confirmed that a building in the area was struck by debris.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-13 · 10:39 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On March 13, 2026, black smoke was observed in Dubai's financial district after witnesses reported hearing explosions. Authorities confirmed that a building in the area was struck by debris. The debris originated from a missile that had been intercepted. The incident occurred on Friday morning. The specific target of the intercepted missile and the extent of the damage to the building were not immediately clear.
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Black smoke could be seen in Dubai’s financial district.
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Witnesses reported hearing explosions on Friday morning.
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A building was hit by debris from an intercepted missile.
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