UAE air defences responding to missile threats, Sunday morning

Sunday, 15 March 2026 07:44

By ARN News Staff

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Sunday that air defence systems are responding to missile threats.

In a post shared on social media platform X at 7:33am, the authority has urged the public to remain in a safe location.

Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates. pic.twitter.com/uonMsibQ8m
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) March 15, 2026

The Ministry of Defence also posted on their X profile at 7:38am:

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