Local News from Sunday, April 5th, 2026

UAE air defences detected and successfully intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missile and 50 drones launched from Iran on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.

Dubai Police has seized 1,230 vehicles and issued 33,372 fines as part of a campaign targeting disruptive driving in residential areas, the force said on Sunday.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated the impact of the regional military escalation on maritime security and global economy during talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Abu Dhabi.

Three new truck areas, spanning a total area of over 210,000 square metres, will be built in Dubai under a new partnership between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the private sector.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to multiple fires at the Borouge Petrochemicals Factory on Sunday due to fallen debris from air defence interceptions.

The UAE announced it is responding to incoming missile threats from Iran, with an alert issued by the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) on its official channel on Sunday at 6:33 am.