Dubai confirms successful interception operations on Wednesday

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 10:41

By ARN News Staff

Dubai authorities have confirmed on Wednesday the success of all air interception operations, with no injuries reported.

The Ministry of Defence had shared earlier that forces were responding to another wave of missile and drone threats from Iran, with an alert sent out at 10:19 am.

تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الأصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة اعتراض كل من منظومات الدفاع الجوي للصواريخ البالستية، والمقاتلات للطائرات المسيرة والجوالة.

UAE air defences are… pic.twitter.com/G6NJkNhUTR
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 18, 2026

The public was notified in a second alert at 10:32 am that the situation is safe, and operations can resume normally.

Authorities in Dubai confirm the success of all air interception operations, with no injuries reported. Please rely on official sources for updates.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 18, 2026

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Dubai confirms successful interception operations on Wednesday
Dubai authorities have confirmed on Wednesday the success of all air interception operations, with no injuries reported.
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CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths, has stated that the aviation hub's recovery has reached 40 per cent of normal traffic movement as it strongly recovers from the ongoing regional developments.
UAE Eid Al-Fitr prayers to be held in mosques only
The UAE's General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat has confirmed that Eid Al-Fitr prayers will not be held in open prayer grounds or outdoor spaces, and will be confined only to mosques across the country in efforts to ensure the safety of the public.

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