UAE air defences responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Sunday afternoon, the Ministry of Defence said.
The alert was issued at 4:20 p.m., and the MOD emphasised sounds heard were due to their interception.
Residents are urged to follow all issued safety and security instructions.
UAE team rescues 6 missing in flood-hit Nepal
A specialised team from the UAE has helped rescue six people in Nepal's Trishuli, 16 days after they went missing following the devastating flash flood, national news agency Wam reported on Thursday.
UAE President begins state visit to Germany
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Berlin on a state visit to Germany.
UAE, seven others back UK action on illegal Israeli settlements
The UAE and seven other countries have welcomed the UK’s decision to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and restrict services linked to those settlements.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak represents UAE at funeral of Norway's King
On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has attended the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
UAE reports 15% drop in labour law violations
The number of private sector companies violating UAE labour laws fell by 15 per cent in the first half of 2026, compared with the same period last year.
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