Construction work has started on a fourth nuclear energy reactor at Barakah, in the UAE’s Western Region. This makes it the world’s leading nuclear construction site- where four identical units are being built at the same time. Barakah now surpasses the likes of China, the US, the UK and Russia. The first of the UAE’s four nuclear reactors is scheduled to start operating in 2017, with others following at 12-month intervals.
UAE in 'state of defence' after Iranian missile and drone attacks, says MoFA
The United Arab Emirates is in a state of defence following the “brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression”, after more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones were launched towards the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement on Sunday.
UAE responds to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced on Monday that it is intercepting incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, assuring the community that the sounds heard are the result of system interceptions.
Fire contained in Fujairah after air defence interception
A fire in Fujairah, sparked by falling shrapnel after successful air defence interceptions, has been contained.
UAE President assesses defence capabilities, operational readiness
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Ministry of Defence to review the latest developments in defence and military affairs.
The United Arab Emirates is in a state of defence following the “brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression”, after more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones were launched towards the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement on Sunday.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced on Monday that it is intercepting incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, assuring the community that the sounds heard are the result of system interceptions.
A fire in Fujairah, sparked by falling shrapnel after successful air defence interceptions, has been contained.
