UAE confirms technical fault triggered false missile alerts
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- Erroneous warnings were sent across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Teams fixed the issue and restored the alert system.
- Authorities apologized and urged residents to ignore the false alerts.
The United Arab Emirates National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) confirmed that a sudden technical malfunction compromised the national early warning system on Friday evening. The administrative glitch resulted in incorrect automated emergency alerts being broadcast to thousands of residents across major metropolitan hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The initial emergency message warned smartphone users of an imminent missile threat, prompting immediate panic before a secondary retraction notice broadcast minutes later. Specialized technical teams immediately isolated the operational error and implemented approved corrective procedures to ensure full service continuity.
Authorities issue formal apology
Following the swift restoration of the alert network, the Supreme Council for National Security and NCEMA published a joint declaration addressing the false alarm. The emergency agency explicitly apologized for the unintentional disruption and commended the public for cooperating calmly with local security protocols.
"The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the relevant entities apologize for this unintentional technical malfunction," the official statement read. Officials added that the controlled response from citizens highlighted a high level of civic responsibility.
Disregarding unverified information online
In the aftermath of the system failure, safety officials strongly cautioned the public against amplifying unverified reports or speculative commentary on social media networks.
The authority emphasized the critical importance of relying exclusively on approved government channels to maintain regional information accuracy. Emergency management teams confirmed that the nationwide threat level remains entirely normal and stable.
