The Defense Ministry of the United Arab Emirates has informed that on March 29, 2026, the country’s air defense systems have successfully intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 42 drones fired from Iran. The security preparations have been confirmed in an official statement amid different reports circulating on social media. After this attack, there is a situation of tension in the Gulf countries and the UAE has made it clear that it is fully prepared to deal with any threat to its security.
What are the statistics and current situation of attacks?
Since these attacks started on 28 February 2026, till now the UAE Air Force has shot down a large number of missiles and drones. According to government data, details of the action taken so far can be seen in the table given below:
Type of weapon Total number (since February 28) Ballistic missiles 414 Cruise missiles 15 Drones (UAVs) 1914
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that the country will not bow down to terrorists. Also, Presidential Advisor Anwar Gargash has said that in the political solution, care should be taken that such attacks do not happen again.
What was the impact of this attack on migrants and industries?
There has been a lot of loss of life and property in these attacks due to which there is concern among the migrants living there. Key information about the impact of the attack is as follows:
A total of 8 civilians have died in these attacks so far, which include citizens of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Palestine. Two members of the UAE armed forces and a Moroccan national also lost their lives. A total of 178 people have been injured in these incidents and are undergoing treatment in the hospital. In the industrial sector, Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) and Bahrain’s Alba Aluminum plant have been damaged by missiles. Expatriates traveling to and from the UAE from India and other countries have been advised to follow local safety rules.