UAE responds to incoming missiles, drones on Thursday

The UAE has announced on Thursday that its defence systems are responding to missile and drone threats from Iran.

In a post on X,  the Ministry of Defence noted that the sounds heard are due to successful interceptions of the attacks.

An alert was previously shared with the public at 8:11 am, with a second all-clear alert later sent out to the community that the situation is safe, and activities can resume with precaution.

The public is advised to remain in a safe location and follow official channels for updates.

الآن تتعامل الدفاعات الجوية مع تهديـد صاروخي، يرجى البقاء في مكان آمن ومتابعة التحذيرات والمستجدات على المواقــع الرسميـة.

Air defense systems are currently dealing with a missile threat. Please remain in a safe place and follow warnings and updates on the official channels. pic.twitter.com/m4a6X85dwr

— وزارة الداخلية (@moiuae) March 26, 2026