ABU DHABI, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Residents in Dubai received emergency alerts on their mobile phones on Wednesday, urging them to seek shelter in the nearest secure building and stay away from windows, doors, and open areas as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) responded to incoming threats.
According to the alert, people were advised to remain in safe locations while defensive operations were underway.
The UAE Ministry of Defense said on social media platform X that the country's air defense systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
"The sounds heard are the result of the Air Defense Systems intercepting missiles and drones," the ministry said. ■
