In its first such warning in months, the UAE has warned of ‘potential missile threats’ and requested individuals to stay in a secure place. The Nationwide Emergency Disaster and Catastrophe Administration Authority (NCEMA) of the nation stated in an announcement on X that their air defence methods have detected a missile risk concentrating on the nation.
“UAE air defence methods detected a missile risk concentrating on the county. Please stay in a secure location and comply with warnings and updates issued by means of official channels,” the assertion learn.
The alert comes a day after the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and america, aimed toward ending the combating within the Center East, expired on Monday.
UAE air defence methods detected a missile risk concentrating on the county. Please stay in a secure location and comply with warnings and updates issued by means of official channels. pic.twitter.com/aobFA9WRdw
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) August 18, 2026
In the meantime, the inside ministry additionally issued an alert stating that due to the “present scenario” and “potential missile threats”, one ought to search a secure place within the “closest safe constructing”.
The final missile warning within the nation got here in Could; after that, there was a false alarm in June when a technical malfunction within the nationwide early warning system mistakenly despatched telephone alerts to residents notifying them of a possible missile risk.
What Did The MoU Say?
Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the settlement on June 17 to halt greater than three months of conflict that had killed hundreds and crippled business shipments by means of the Gulf, particularly oil and gasoline exports relied on globally.
