Local News from Sunday, March 22nd, 2026

The "One Nation. One People" community initiative aimed at promoting unity among citizens and residents has been launched by the Design Commission Abu Dhabi.

The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed air defences on Sunday intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs launched from Iran.

UAE's Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it was responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Sunday afternoon.

The UAE, on Sunday, expressed its solidarity and deepest condolences to Qatar and Türkiye following the deaths of seven people in a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters.

Dubai Police has launched an initiative to tackle fraud and raise public awareness, working with more than 40 government, semi-government and private sector organisations.

The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced it will implement Phase I of its 'Dubai Walk' Pedestrian Master Plan project in the historic area of Al Ras.

The United Arab Emirates air defences were responding to missile and drone threats on Sunday morning, according to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).