Local News from Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

The UAE air defence systems intercepted 8 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Tuesday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.

The military funeral ceremony for the UAE's martyrs - Captain Saeed Al Balooshi and First Lieutenant Ali Al Taniji - took place on Tuesday.

Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at a facility in the Ruwais Industrial Complex, caused by a drone attack.

The Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has announced a contribution of AED5 million to the Edge of Life campaign.

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the total ban on all types of drones and light sports aircraft.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has established a law to ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of buildings in the Emirate.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has reviewed the impact of Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and Cyprus with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides during a working visit to Nicosia.

The UAE weather bureau has forecast overcast skies and rainfall of varying intensities across several parts of the UAE until Thursday, March 12.

The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a second update issued on its official channels on Tuesday at 3.30pm.