The main activities for observing the first Martyrs' Day on 30 November have been approved. According to national news agency WAM, events will start at 8 am, with the lowering of UAE flags across the country. A minute of silence and prayer will follow at 11:30 am after which the flags will be flown again with the playing of the national anthem. Residents are encouraged to participate online using the hashtag “We will never forget their sacrifices”.
UAE intercepts 8 ballistic missiles, 26 drones on Tuesday
The UAE air defence systems intercepted 8 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Tuesday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UAE Ministry of Defence holds military funeral for nation's martyrs
The military funeral ceremony for the UAE's martyrs - Captain Saeed Al Balooshi and First Lieutenant Ali Al Taniji - took place on Tuesday.
Fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi oil refinery after drone attack
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at a facility in the Ruwais Industrial Complex, caused by a drone attack.
UAE responds to another missile, drone threat on Tuesday
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.
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.
