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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Her Excellency Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, to discuss the escalating military and security situation in the region and its implications for regional and international peace and stability. Her Excellency Metsola condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE air defence systems detected seven ballistic missiles, intercepting and destroying six of them, while one ballistic missile fell inside the country. The ministry added that air defences also detected 131 drones, intercepting 125 of them, while six fell within the UAE territory. The ministry stated that since the start of …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to discuss recent developments in the region and the implications of the escalating military actions that threaten regional and international security and stability. His Highness condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the territory …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Zayed International Airport (AUH), in direct coordination with the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Center – Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), has resumed limited flight operations following a period of disruption in a significant display of resilience from Abu Dhabi’s ecosystem. Efforts were conducted over the past few days under strict coordination on safety protocols and in …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced that UAE air defence systems successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted while eight fell within the territory of the state. The ministry stated that since the start of the blatant Iranian aggression, 189 ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE have …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to exempt individuals who were unable to travel from fines for delayed departures due to exceptional circumstances currently affecting the region, which led to the closure of airspace and the temporary suspension of a number of flights. The Authority explained that the decision applies to all …

DUBAI/WAM All terminals at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai are operating normally, DP World – the port operator – said on Wednesday. “We continue to monitor developments closely and remain in close coordination with the relevant authorities. Enhanced safety and security measures remain in place across the port. The safety and well-being of our people, customers and partners remain our …

DUBAI/WAM Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Drug Establishment, affirmed that the pharmaceutical sector in the UAE is operating with a high degree of stability and preparedness, stressing that the country’s strategic stockpile of medicines and medical supplies is secure and sufficient to meet the needs of the …

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group confirmed that all operations across its clusters continue as normal in light of current regional developments. As a precautionary measure, the Group has activated its crisis management and business continuity protocols, in coordination with the concerned authorities in the UAE to safeguard its workforce, partners and stakeholders, while ensuring uninterrupted services to customers. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal National Council (FNC) has strongly condemned and denounced the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The FNC described the attacks as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of states, a serious breach of international law and the Charter of the United …