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UAE Economy Pivots to Massive Air Defense Spending Amid Relentless Iranian Strikes

UAE Economy Pivots to Massive Air Defense Spending Amid Relentless Iranian Strikes

Abu Dhabi, Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
After intercepting over 2,700 Iranian projectiles, the UAE is drastically redirecting its commercial wealth into advanced air defense, fundamentally altering its trajectory as a global business hub.