Local News from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

The UAE has strongly condemned the destabilising terrorist plot that targeted the State of Kuwait, commending the vigilance and effectiveness of its security services, which successfully dismantled a Hezbollah-affiliated terrorist cell that was planning to undermine security and stability and recruit individuals for the organisation.

The United Arab Emirates bid farewell to King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan on Tuesday following a fraternal visit.

The Fujairah authorities have apprehended an individual after he trespassed and carried out filming in restricted areas without obtaining the necessary official permits, in clear violation of the laws and regulations in force in the country.

A fire that broke out at a warehouse in Sharjah's sixth industrial area has been brought under control, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.

The UAE air defence systems have intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 45 drones launched from Iran on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced.

The UAE has dismissed the labelling of Iranian attacks on countries in the region as "retaliatory" during the Human Rights Council's session in Geneva, calling it a bid to mislead the international community.

The Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative has received a contribution of AED20 million from First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

Authorities have responded to an incident involving fallen shrapnel from a ballistic missile interception at Abu Dhabi's Baniyas area on Tuesday, which resulted in the death of one person.

Bahrain and Kuwait have strongly condemned the continued hostile Iranian attacks targeting civilian and vital facilities in the UAE that resulted in the death of a resident on Monday.

The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a second update issued on its official channels on Tuesday at 5:19 pm.

Authorities are responding to a fire that has broken out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) early on Tuesday after being targeted by several drones, with no injuries reported.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that air navigation has returned to normal across the UAE’s airspace, following the stabilisation of the situation and the lifting of the temporary precautionary measures.