Virgin Radio Dubai

The UAE air defence systems intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures.

His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolence to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman over the passing of H.H. Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted several truck drivers in the Kayes region in western Mali, which resulted in the deaths of a number of people.

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has confirmed the continuity of all vital transport services across Abu Dhabi, without any impact on operations, in line with approved operational and business continuity plans.

Authorities in Dubai on Thursday said it is responding to an incident on Sheikh Zayed Road after debris from an intercepted drone fell on the facade of a building.