Local News from Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Bolivia.

The UAE says it is closely monitoring the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, and is seeking further details to ensure Iran fully commits to an immediate halt in hostilities and the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The UAE has expressed its deep disappointment at the UN Security Council’s failure to take decisive action to address the global repercussions caused by Iran's illegal closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.

A delegation from the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has conducted field visits to several sites across the UAE to monitor the impact of the Iranian attacks.

Abu Dhabi Police has announced the detention of 375 individuals of various nationalities on charges of filming various sites and circulating and publishing misleading information related to current events online.

The diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, Anwar Gargash, has emphasised the UAE's triumph amidst the regional developments, stating that the nation succeeded in a war that it sought to avoid.

Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed that three people were injured due to falllen debris from an interception at Habshan gas complex following a fire that broke out in the facility earlier on Wednesday.