A fire in Fujairah, sparked by falling shrapnel after successful air defence interceptions, has been contained.
Emergency teams quickly brought the blaze under control. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported.
The Fujairah Media Office earlier said the fire had broken out in the oil industry zone.
— Fujairah Media Office (@FjMediaoffice) March 9, 2026
— Fujairah Media Office (@FjMediaoffice) March 8, 2026
UAE in 'state of defence' after Iranian missile and drone attacks, says MoFA
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.
UAE responds to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced on Monday that it is intercepting incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, assuring the community that the sounds heard are the result of system interceptions.
UAE President assesses defence capabilities, operational readiness
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.
UAE Foreign Minister discusses Iranian attacks with global partners
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.
UAE and US Presidents discuss regional developments
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.
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