UAE Issues Emergency Alert Due to "Potential Missile Threat"
Xinhua News Agency, Dubai, May 4 - The UAE Ministry of Interior issued an emergency alert to citizens in Dubai and Sharjah on the afternoon of the 4th, stating that there is a "potential missile threat," and citizens should take immediate shelter measures. The alert was later lifted.
The alert stated: "Due to the current situation and potential missile threat, please immediately proceed to the nearest safe building for shelter, away from windows, doorways, and open areas, and await further instructions."
Minutes later, citizens received a message indicating that the alert had been lifted, stating, "The situation is currently safe, and normal activities can resume." The UAE Ministry of Interior has not yet released further details.
The UAE Ministry of Interior issued an emergency alert on May 4, 2023, warning residents of Dubai and Sharjah about a potential missile threat, advising them to seek shelter. The alert was lifted shortly after, confirming that the situation was safe for normal activities to resume.
- Emergency alert issued in Dubai and Sharjah due to potential missile threat.
- Citizens were advised to seek shelter immediately.
- The alert was lifted shortly after, indicating the situation was safe.
- No further details were provided by the UAE Ministry of Interior.