Daybreak – Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Today on Daybreak, the Young Parent Services programme provides parents with the education and resources they need to become the best parents possible. We learn more about the impact of this programme.

We reflect on the key takeaways from Uncharted 2026, a conference focused on advancing inclusion and accessibility in our community.

And following a recent poaching event, we hear from the Department of Environment on updates regarding lobster, conch, and whelk season.

17 March 2026 | 00:57:46

Cayman Compass

Iran’s drone strikes impacting Dubai’s financial services industry

Drone strikes on Dubai’s airport and financial district are undermining its ability to operate as an international business hub.

On 16 March, Dubai’s airport was temporarily closed following a drone strike. At the time of publication some flights had resumed, yet the emirate’s airlift has already been severely reduced with several international airlines halting flights. British Airways also announced on that date that flights to Dubai would be cancelled until June, citing “continuing uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East and airspace instability”.