Local News from Monday, May 4th, 2026

The UAE's air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Monday, May 4.

Authorities in the UAE have announced the implementation of distance learning from Tuesday, May 5, until Friday, May 8, for nurseries, public and private schools, as well as higher education institutions nationwide.

The UAE has strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities.

A fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on Monday evening following a drone attack from Iran.

UAE defence systems detected four Iranian missiles on Monday; three were intercepted over the country’s territorial waters, while the fourth fell into the sea.

The UAE's air defence systems responded to multiple missile threats on Monday, with authorities advising the public to stay in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates.

Dubai residents report high levels of happiness, safety and social cohesion, according to the latest Social Survey by the Community Development Authority (CDA).

The World Police Summit will return to Dubai in November bringing together law enforcement and security experts from around the world.

The UAE has strongly condemned an Iranian attack on a national carrier affiliated with ADNOC while transiting Strait of Hormuz.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has unveiled a two-year plan to equip Dubai's private sector with agentic AI.

The UAE has welcomed the decision adopted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Council addressing the implications for global food security and agriculture arising from Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Dubai Airports is set to scale up operations and increase flight movements, with efforts to return to 1,396 daily movements at DXB in the next few months following the full return of airspace operations in the UAE.