UAE authorities have confirmed that the security situation in the country remains stable and affirmed its readiness to deal with any threats after it successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles on Saturday.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said all "concerned entities are monitoring developments around the clock", adding that the safety of citizens, residents and visitors remains a top priority.
The Ministry urged the public to obtain information from official sources within the UAE.
It strongly condemned the attack, calling it a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law.
The ministry also affirmed the UAE's "right to respond to this escalation and to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens and residents, and to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability".
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) urged the public to avoid locations where debris from the missile strikes could have fallen, and to refrain from photographing it, in order to let the authorities carry out necessary measures.
The UAE Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles launched towards the country without any damage or injuries.
Dubai Airports has confirmed some flights at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) have been cancelled or delayed due to the temporary closure of the UAE airspace.
The UAE has strongly condemned Iran's missile strikes on its territory and several other nations in the region, calling it a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a number of Iranian missiles targeting the country and confirmed missile debris in a residential area led to the death of a civilian.
The UAE's Ministry of Interior has confirmed it is closely monitoring regional developments and remains at the highest level of readiness to take all necessary precautionary measures to safeguard the country and its people.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the temporary partial closure of the UAE’s airspace, as an exceptional precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and aircrews, and safeguarding the UAE’s territory, amid rapidly evolving regional security developments.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with the rulers of Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain and Ajman have signed the National Education Charter.
Some flydubai flights have been impacted due to the temporary closure of airspaces in Iran, Israel and Iraq, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed on Saturday.
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