Local News from Saturday, April 4th, 2026

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his sincere condolences to the family of Emirati businessman Salem Al Saman following his passing, highlighting his contribution to the nation's "economic transformation".

Senior officials from the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment visited key border crossings on Saturday to assess the flow of food and essential goods into the country.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Bafwakoa town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which resulted in dozens of deaths.

The United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the riots, attempted vandalism, and attacks targeting its embassy and the residence of its Head of Mission in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

UAE air defences detected and successfully intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones launched from Iran on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.

Dubai Police has issued a warning to members of the public about the growing risk of falling victim to fraudulent insurance companies and offices, urging individuals to verify licences and documentation before making any payments.

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has transported 22.3 tonnes of medical aid to Gaza.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with the leader of Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, in Abu Dhabi as he begins a working visit to the country.

Authorities have responded to a "minor incident" caused by debris from a drone interception that fell on the facade of the Oracle building in Dubai Internet City on Saturday morning.

Authorities have confirmed that fallen debris from a drone interception fell on the facade of a building in Dubai Marina early Saturday.