UAE air defence systems detect missile threat

SynopsisThe UAE on Tuesday warned of a potential missile threat after its air defence system detected a missile threat on the country, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority said in an alert on X. The authority urged people to remain in safe places and follow official warnings and updates.Listen to this article in…

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UAE air defence systems detect missile threat

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The UAE on Tuesday warned of a potential missile threat after its air defence system detected a missile threat on the country, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority stated in an alert on X. The authority urged residents to remain in safe places and follow official warnings and updates.

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The UAE has warned residents of a potential missile threat and called on them to remain in safe places and follow official updates. (File photo)

The UAE on Tuesday warned residents of a “potential missile threat” after its air defence system detected a missile threat targeting the country, according to an alert issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) on X.

The authority called on people to remain in a safe place and follow warnings and updates issued through official sources.