The UAE activated its air defence systems early Sunday after detecting fresh missile and drone threats, prompting precautionary nationwide alerts.
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Authorities later confirmed that all identified threats remained outside the country's borders and assured residents that the security situation was stable, Khaleej Times reported.
The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) said air defence systems intercepted incoming missile and drone threats in the early hours of Sunday, with loud sounds heard across parts of the country linked to ongoing interception operations.
In a public advisory, the ministry requested residents to stay calm, follow official safety instructions, and avoid approaching, touching or photographing any debris that may have fallen during the interceptions. People spotting suspected fragments were asked to immediately report them by calling 999.
NCEMA: Situation remains stable
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) later clarified that the missile threats detected on Sunday morning were outside UAE territory.
In a statement, the authority said the country's national systems remain at the highest level of readiness and are continuously monitoring the regional security situation.
