Amid the unprecedented situation unfolding across the UAE following Iranian missile attacks since Saturday, February 28, the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) declared on social media: “The UAE places the safety and security of its citizens, residents and visitors as its highest priority, and the situation remains under full control. Please remain indoors in safe areas, await official instructions, and rely solely on official sources for updates.”
- If you receive an emergency alert or hear a loud alarm:
Do: Seek shelter in the closest secure building. Move away from windows, doors and open areas. Stay calm and await instructions from authorities.
Don’t: Panic, rush outdoors, or ignore the alert.
NCEMA said emergency messages are proactive safety measures and part of the national early-warning system. “We recognise that alerts of this nature may cause concern. We encourage the public to stay calm and cooperate with the instructions issued by the relevant authorities.”
2. Following the UAE Ministry of Defence’s announcement that Iranian ballistic missiles had been intercepted, authorities flagged another concern: falling debris. Do: Report any suspicious objects or debris to authorities immediately.
Don’t: Approach, photograph or handle shrapnel or suspicious objects.
3. The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi urged Indian expats to exercise caution when posting about the situation and to avoid falling victim to fake news. Do: Verify information before sharing. Check official handles only.
Don’t: Repost content from unverified sources, even if it seems credible. Sharing a rumour is a crime under UAE law.
The Public Prosecution added: “Any person who shares or reposts content from unknown sources shall be subject to legal accountability in accordance with the applicable legislation, even if they are not the original creator of such content.”
