UAE News from Sunday, April 5th, 2026

Air defence systems have been activated in response to more missile and drone threats originating from Iran.

The UAE’s air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed Al-Sharaa, during which they discussed the close, fraternal relations between their countries and ways to strengthen cooperation.

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has sent 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan.

Authorities in Sharjah say four people have been injured in an incident at Khor Fakkan port on Sunday, after debris fell during a successful air defence interception.

Dubai Municipality announced on Sunday it is set to open 35 parks in 2026 as part of its long-term urban development strategy.

UAE air defences detected and successfully intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missile and 50 drones launched from Iran on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.

Dubai Police has seized 1,230 vehicles and issued 33,372 fines as part of a campaign targeting disruptive driving in residential areas, the force said on Sunday.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated the impact of the regional military escalation on maritime security and global economy during talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Abu Dhabi.

Three new truck areas, spanning a total area of over 210,000 square metres, will be built in Dubai under a new partnership between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the private sector.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have confirmed three fires broke out at the Borouge Petrochemicals Factory on Sunday due to fallen debris from air defence interceptions.

The UAE announced it is responding to incoming missile threats from Iran, with an alert issued by the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) on its official channel on Sunday at 6:33 am.