Amazon Web Service Hit, Travel Suspension & Mental Health Support

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March 02, 2026

It’s now day three of the UAE navigating a period of heightened regional tensions following recent missile and drone interceptions. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, with NCEMA confirming that all precautionary measures remain in place to ensure community safety and readiness. Residents are encouraged to stay calm, follow official updates, and rely only on trusted sources for information as the situation continues to be managed.

NEWS

Fire And Outage Reported After Amazon Web Services Data Center In Dubai Was Hit by objects

  • Amazon’s Health Dashboard’s statement: “We want to provide some additional information on the power issue in a single Availability Zone in the ME-CENTRAL-1 Region. At around 4:30 AM PST, one of our Availability Zones (mec1-az2) was impacted by objects that struck the data center, creating sparks and fire. The fire department shut off power to the facility and generators as they worked to put out the fire. We are still awaiting permission to turn the power back on, and once we have, we will ensure we restore power and connectivity safely.”

  • The UAE is home to major data centers runby companies like: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure & Google Cloud.

  • These centres power thousands of websites, apps and businesses across the mena region. When one goes offline, it can affect companies far beyond just one building.

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Dubai Wants Hotels To Support Guests Struggling With Stay Extensions

  • Hotels in Dubai received an email from the Department of Economy and Tourism instructing them to provide full support to tourists affected by flight cancellations or delays.

  • “We kindly request your cooperation in ensuring that hotel guests who were due to check out but are unable to do so as a result of these circumstances are offered the option to extend their stay under the same conditions as their initial booking.”

  • Hotels were also told to notify authorities immediately if a guest cannot afford an extended stay, and to share details such as the original booking, extension period, and whether a third party is covering the costs

  • Emergency response teams were immediately activated and have been managing the situation in close coordination with relevant authorities.

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ANCIENT HISTORY JUST STEPPED UP

From Wyoming To Abu Dhabi… The World’s Only Triceratops Herd Has Landed 🦖

  • A 67-million-year-old prehistoric family has officially touched down in the capital. The world’s only Triceratops herd ever discovered is making its Middle East debut at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Naturalis Biodiversity Centre, and it’s bringing dino energy with it.

  • Excavated over 6 field seasons in Wyoming, this rare find includes 5 incredible dinos, from subadults to full-grown adults, offering a glimpse into how these colossal herbivores may have lived, moved, and survived together during the Late Cretaceous period. But this isn’t just bones behind glass… expect life-sized dinosaurs, an animatronic baby Triceratops, Tricera-Scopes, and hands-on interactive labs that make you feel like you’ve stepped straight into their world.

  • Ancient history just stepped into the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and honestly, it’s one adventure for the whole family 🦕 

  • Learn more at https://www.nhmad.ae/en and discover this exhibit , plus many more ✨

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