Local News from Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

Some UK education boards have announced cancellation of IGCSE and International A Level exams in the UAE that were scheduled to be held in May and June. 

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the serious implications of military escalation in the region during a call with King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al Hussein.

The UAE has expressed solidarity with Pakistan and Afghanistan after torrential rain triggered devastating floods and landslides in the region, killing and wounding a number of people.

UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 19 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iran on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said.

Foreign Ministers from the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have strongly condemned the Israeli parliament's enactment of a law that allows the imposition of the death penalty against Palestinians.

The UAE has stressed the importance of strengthening maritime navigation security during its participation at the 50th session of the Facilitation Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Authorities have responded to an incident in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) that occurred due to a successful missile interception.

Authorities are urging the public to stay in a safe location as UAE defence systems respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.