UAE from Saturday, March 21st, 2026

More than 3.2 million people visited mosques managed by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, officials have said.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with South Korea following a fire at an automotive parts factory in the city of Daejeon, which left 14 people dead and 60 injured.

Abu Dhabi's energy and water ecosystem showcases readiness and efficiency, highlighted Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, after reviewing the operations of vital sites in the UAE capital.

The UAE has joined 21 nations in condemning the recent Iranian attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf and civilian infrastructure and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

UAE air defences have intercepted 3 ballistic missiles and 8 drones launched from Iran on Saturday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have announced that trucks will continue to be permitted to use all Dubai roads 24|7 until "further notice" to boost supply chain operations.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has marked Mother's Day by paying a special tribute to mothers of fallen heroes, highlighting how their sacrifices "contributed to the stability and advancement" of the nation.

Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has affirmed its readiness by increasing efforts and operations to manage the unstable weather conditions expected to affect the UAE between March 21 and March 27.

The UAE's Ministry of Interior has advised the public to exercise caution as unstable weather conditions affect the country on Saturday, including various levels of rain, wind, and thunder, alongside reduced visibility in some areas.