UAE authorities have confirmed that the security situation in the country remains stable and affirmed its readiness to deal with any threats after it successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles on Saturday.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said all "concerned entities are monitoring developments around the clock", adding that the safety of citizens, residents and visitors remains a top priority.
The Ministry urged the public to obtain information from official sources within the UAE.
It strongly condemned the attack, calling it a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law.
The ministry also affirmed the UAE's "right to respond to this escalation and to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens and residents, and to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability".
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) urged the public to avoid locations where debris from the missile strikes could have fallen, and to refrain from photographing it, in order to let the authorities carry out necessary measures.
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