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 leaders mark World Teachers' Day with special message for educators
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages commending the role of educators in "shaping future generations" on the occasion of World Teachers' Day.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in Aqaba on working visit
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Jordan on a working visit to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan Railway Project.
UAE foils 14 bids to smuggle 300kg of narcotics in under 2 months
Authorities in the UAE have foiled 14 attempts to smuggle 300 kg of narcotics through the country's airports in less than two months.
Sheikh Abdullah underscores pivotal role teachers play in shaping nation's future
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, has highlighted the "enduring role" that teachers play in the "UAE's journey".
Dubai seizes 408 e-scooters, e-bikes and cycles in Gold Souq area
As many as 300 e-scooters, 50 e-bikes and 58 cycles were confiscated in Dubai's Gold Souq area as part of a crackdown on reckless riders.
UAE Floating Hospital treats more patients from Gaza
The UAE floating hospital in Egypt's Al Arish has admitted 12 new patients from Gaza for medical treatment, as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians.
UAE President, Italy PM discuss regional developments
United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni about regional developments during a phone call.
UAE expresses solidarity over Kenya road collision
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Kenya over the victims of a road collision in the Salama area, southeast of the capital Nairobi, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
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