UAE from Monday, April 6th, 2026

Abu Dhabi welcomed a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025, the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi said on Monday, marking its strongest tourism performance to date.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the serious repercussions of the Iranian attacks during a phone call with Nepal's newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shishir Khanal.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the implications of the Iranian attacks on regional security during talks with Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

The UAE's Nafis programme, which aims to empower national talent in the private sector, has been extended until 2040.

UAE air defences successfully intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles and 19 drones launched from Iran on Monday, Ministry of Defence confirmed.

Civil defence teams in Sharjah have begun cooling operations after bringing under control a fire that broke out at a clothing warehouse in Sharjah Industrial Area 10 on Monday afternoon.

UAE's Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri has stressed that the a 40-day conflict will not determine the country's economic future, highlighting its strength, power, and ability to "bounce back". 

Fujairah authorities have announced on Monday that they are responding to an incident involving a drone attack from Iran that targeted the emirate's du telecommunications company building.

Authorities reported on Monday that one person was injured due at the Raneen Systems company in Abu Dhabi's Musaffah area from fallen debris after a successful missile interception.