A top Emirati official said on Thursday that the UAE tried to keep life normal during the Iranian missile and drone attacks earlier this year. They did this by keeping malls, restaurants, and beaches open while dealing with security threats.
At the UAE Correspondents’ Majlis in Dubai, Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council (FNC), said the country tried to protect its people while keeping normal life going as smoothly as possible.
He said the problem was bigger than just stopping weapons and drones from coming in. He talked about “sleeper cells,” which he said helped the Iranian military plan their attacks. As the Iranian attacks began on February 28, people all over the UAE got emergency messages on their cell phones, telling them about possible missile and drone threats.
People were told to stay inside, find safe places to shelter, and stay away from windows and open areas. After the immediate danger was over, the government sent out follow-up notices to let people know it was safe to go back to normal activities. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said the country’s early warning system sends location-specific alerts so people living in affected areas can stay safe.
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