People in Dubai heard loud blasts and now the government says they stopped some aerial threats.
The government in Dubai says that the air defence systems worked well and stopped the threats early on Wednesday.
This happened after people all over Dubai heard noises during the night.
The Dubai Media Office says that the loud sounds people heard around 2:04 am were because the air defence systems were stopping missiles and drones that were coming in.
The government told people that everything is okay and that they stopped all the threats without anyone getting hurt or anything getting damaged.
The Ministry of Defence in the UAE says that they are ready to deal with any threats and will keep taking action to keep the country safe and stable.
The government says that everything is under control and that they are doing everything they need to do to keep people in Dubai safe, whether they live there or are just visiting.
People were told to stay calm and only believe information that comes from sources. The authorities also said people should not share videos or stories on media that have not been confirmed because this can cause problems for the people who are trying to help and can also make people very scared.
The officials gave people instructions on how to stay safe if something like this happens again. People are told to think about their safety and not try to record what is happening stay inside or go to a safe place if they need to and wait for the officials to say it is okay before they go back to their normal lives. Drivers should keep driving and not stop suddenly on the roads and people should only call the emergency numbers if they really need help.
This incident happened at a time when there is a lot of tension in the area with many missiles and drones being seen in the Gulf area
The authorities said again that they will do everything they can to keep people safe and they want people to get their information from sources as the situation changes. The authorities want people to stay informed through channels as the situation, with the incident evolves. The people should follow the instructions of the authorities and the officials to stay safe.
