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  UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said.

• One injured from fallen sharpnel in Umm Al Quwain

  One person has been injured from falling shrapnel following a drone interception in Umm Al Quwain, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

• One dead in debris incident at farm in Fujairah

  Authorities have announced on Wednesday that fallen debris from a drone interception at a farm in Fujairah's Al Rifaa area on Wednesday caused the death of one individual.

• UAE forecasts strong winds, rough sea conditions

  UAE weather authorities have forecasted rough sea conditions accompanied by strong winds that are expected to last until April 3. 

• UAE President receives call from Russian President

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Tuesday from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.

• UAE intercepts 12 missiles and 36 drones on Tuesday

  UAE air defences intercepted 8 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 36 drones launched from Iran on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said.

• UAE joins UN Human Rights Council consultative group

  The United Arab Emirates has been appointed to the Consultative Group of the UN Human Rights Council, representing the Asia-Pacific region.

• Abdullah bin Zayed, Greek Defence Minister discuss Iran developments

  His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the repercussions of Iran's attacks targeting the UAE and several regional countries during a meeting with Nikos Dendias, Greece's Minister of National Defence, on Tuesday.