UAE air defences respond to missile threats, Sunday

UAE air defences responded to "incoming missile and drone threats" on Sunday morning.

The alert, issued at 8.32 am on X by the Ministry of Defence and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, requested the public to remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates.

Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates. pic.twitter.com/oWWoSARqXP

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 8, 2026

A second phone alert sounded at 10:53am, asking citizens and residents to seek a safe place in the closest secure building and to await further instructions.

At 11:15am, a further alert from the UAE assured the public that the "situation is currently safe" and to "resume normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take necessary precautions".