Local News from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

The Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative has received a contribution of AED20 million from First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

ഇറാനിൽ നിന്നുള്ള മിസൈൽ, ഡ്രോൺ ഭീഷണികൾക്ക് നേരെ പ്രതികരിക്കുന്നതായി യുഎഇ അധികൃതർ ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച രാവിലെ അറിയിച്ചു.

Authorities have responded to an incident involving fallen shrapnel from a ballistic missile interception at Abu Dhabi's Baniyas area on Tuesday, which resulted in the death of one person.

Bahrain and Kuwait have strongly condemned the continued hostile Iranian attacks targeting civilian and vital facilities in the UAE that resulted in the death of a resident on Monday.

UAE authorities have announced on Tuesday morning that air forces were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

Authorities are responding to a fire that has broken out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) early on Tuesday after being targeted by several drones, with no injuries reported.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that air navigation has returned to normal across the UAE’s airspace, following the stabilisation of the situation and the lifting of the temporary precautionary measures.