Local News from Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the acts of vandalism and sabotage targeting the Consulate General of Kuwait and the accompanying attacks, in Basra in Iraq.

The UAE air defences are dealing with further missile and drone threats from Iran, with the latest alert issued on Wednesday at 1:41pm.

The UAE said it "deeply regrets" the failure of the UN Security Council to adopt a draft resolution to immediately end Iran's attempts to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has looked at the implications of the Iranian attacks on regional stability and maritime security during a phone discussion with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Dubai Police have reminded drivers of the risks of randomly stopping on the road after three people suffered serious to moderate injuries in a three-car collision on Al Khail Road.

Space42 has confirmed all services and infrastructure remain fully intact after a ballistic missile targeted the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in Sharjah's Central Region on Tuesday afternoon, injuring two.

The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 1 ballistic missile and 11 drones launched from Iran on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released a guide to help parents support their children during distance learning, emphasising that they are not expected to perform the role of teachers.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has highlighted the significance of humanitarian and diplomatic efforts to protect human life on World Health Day.

UAE air forces are responding to more incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence announced on social media at 2:18pm.