Local from Sunday, March 8th, 2026

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a series of phone calls with global counterparts to discuss the latest regional developments following Iranian missile attacks.

A fire in Fujairah, sparked by falling shrapnel after successful air defence interceptions, has been contained.

The 'Ehsan Stations' initiative is launching across Dubai, introducing AI-powered smart kiosks to feed stray animals in a more organised and sustainable way.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with US President Donald Trump to discuss developments in the region.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Ministry of Defence to review the latest developments in defence and military affairs.

The UAE's leaders have discussed a number of issues of national importance and reviewed major development initiatives.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has reviewed the emergency readiness and response ecosystem at the Unified Medical Operations Command Centre in Abu Dhabi.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Sunday from Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, during which they discussed regional developments amid the escalating military situation and its serious implications for security and stability in the region.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as the country marked Zayed Humanitarian Day on Sunday, reflecting on the founding leader’s legacy of compassion and generosity.

The United Arab Emirates is in a state of defence following the “brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression”, after more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones were launched towards the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement on Sunday.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed, on Sunday, the serious developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security and stability.

UAE air defences responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Sunday afternoon, the Ministry of Defence said.

The United Arab Emirates has been selected to serve on a United Nations advisory board overseeing the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, marking the first time a country from the region has been appointed to the body.

The United Arab Emirates air defence systems intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 113 drones during an attack on Sunday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.

Dubai Police have warned residents and visitors not to give money to beggars, following the arrest of a gang of 13 Asian nationals accused of organised begging.

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

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a series of phone calls with a number of foreign ministers to discuss the latest regional and international developments in light of the unprovoked Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countries in the region.

The 'Most Noble Number' charity auction, held in Dubai on Saturday, has raised a total of AED91.405 million in support of the 'Edge of Life' campaign, which aims to rescue five million children from hunger.