UAE from Friday, March 13th, 2026

UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the arrest of 10 people of various nationalities for publishing misleading and fabricated videos on social media.

The UAE Cyber Security Council is urging individuals and organisations to remain vigilant against Wiper malware, describing it as one of the most destructive forms of malicious software, designed to erase data and disrupt systems.

Abu Dhabi Police say 45 people of different nationalities have been arrested for filming locations linked to ongoing events and posting the footage on social media, while also sharing inaccurate and misleading information that could provoke public concern.

Dubai Police have impounded 251 vehicles and recorded 524 traffic violations since the start of Ramadan as part of a crackdown on excessive vehicle noise and illegal modifications.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says a "strategic resumption" of air traffic across the United Arab Emirates continues after 1.4 million passengers used the country's airport between March 1-12.

The UAE's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva Jamal Al Musharakh held a number of high-level meetings with senior officials to brief them on the recent escalation in the Arabian Gulf region.

Dubai Health, in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), has announced the launch of the 'Itma’en' service, making mental health support freely accessible to citizens, residents, and visitors.

The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with Ethiopia regarding the victims of the floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in the Gamo region in the south of the country this week.

UAE air defences intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 27 drones on Friday, a statement from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law to establish a legal framework for government entities on administrative violations, penalties, and measures imposed for violations.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King of Jordan, Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, have underscored the need to work towards an immediate halt to military actions during a phone call.

Abu Dhabi has expanded its current commercial services of driverless taxi services on Yas Island with the addition of operator Autogo.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Friday that air defence systems are responding to missile threats.

Authorities have confirmed on Friday that debris from an interception had caused a minor incident on the façade of a building in central Dubai.