The UAE's air defence systems detected a missile threat on Tuesday, with authorities advising the public to stay in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates.
An all-clear message was later sent through the national early warning system.
The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed its full readiness to respond to any threat and safeguard the UAE’s sovereignty, security and stability.
رصدت منظومات الدفاع الجوي تهديد صاروخي على الدولة، يرجى متابعة التحذيرات والمستجدات من المصادر الرسمية.
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) August 18, 2026
وتوضح وزارة الدفاع أنه في حال سماع أي أصوات، فإنها ناتجة عن عمليات تصدي واعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي.
وتؤكد الوزارة أنها على أهبة الاستعداد والجاهزية للتعامل مع أي تهديد، بما… pic.twitter.com/a15FEqUevH
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