The UAE's air defence systems responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran late on Tuesday.
Authorities advised the public to stay in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates.
The Ministry of Defence added that the sounds heard were of air defence interception operations.
An all-clear message was later sent through the national early warning system.
تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع رشقة من الصواريخ البالستية القادمة من إيران.
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