UAE says false public warning caused by technical malfunction

By Reuters 26 June 2026, 5:12 pm

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The United Arab Emirates says a technical malfunction in its early warning system had led to incorrect messages being sent to residents about a possible missile threat.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority says the issue on Friday evening had been addressed and that specialized teams had begun corrective procedures to ensure service continuity and minimize any impact.

The alert recalled warnings issued during the height of the US-Israeli war on Iran, when Iranian attacks on targets in the Gulf region, where US military bases are located, prompted UAE authorities to send public safety messages.