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.
UAE air defences detected and successfully intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones launched from Iran on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his sincere condolences to the family of Emirati businessman Salem Al Saman following his passing, highlighting his contribution to the nation's "economic transformation".