Another blast near Burj Khalifa? Video shows smoke billows from buildings; banks evacuated

Loud explosions were heard in Dubai on Friday amid the intensifying US-Israel conflict with Iran. A thick cloud of smoke rose over a central part of the city, creating panic among the citizens. 

The Dubai Media Office said that the debris from the interception caused a "minor incident" on the outside of the building in central Dubai. 

"Authorities confirm that debris from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the facade of a building in central Dubai. No injuries have been reported," Dubai Media Office posted on X. 

Reportedly, sirens could be heard coming from the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road, the United Arab Emirates city's main artery. 

Following the incident at the Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai police have cordoned off the area as the buildings sustained significant damage. The officials also evacuated the people in the building and the vicinity.  

On Thursday, too, a "minor drone incident" was confirmed by the authorities in downtown Dubai. 

Amid the intensifying war, Saudi Arabia on Friday said it downed at least 50 drones within a few hours. 

Gulf countries have been caught in the crossfire between the Iran-US strikes since February 28. The rising West Asia tensions have hit many countries. Several companies have told their staff in Dubai and the Gulf to move temporarily out of the region. 

The Bangladesh workers in Gulf countries are in a devastating condition, said Syed Saiful Haque, chairperson and co-founder of the WARBE Development Foundation (Welfare Association for the Rights of Bangladeshi Emigrants).

"Bangladeshi workers are now in a very devastating situation in the Gulf countries. About four Bangladeshi workers have already died, and more than 12 or 13 are injured... They cannot go out of their residence... More than 12 million workers are working in different countries, but out of that, 70-80% are in the Gulf countries," Haque was quoted by ANI.