Abu Dhabi, May 8 -- The United Arab Emirates has alerted the public to active defence measures following reports of disturbances, clarifying that current aerial activity is linked to the interception of hostile projectiles.

In an X post, the UAE's Ministry of Defence confirmed the nature of the disruptions, stating that "the sounds heard across the country are the result of ongoing engaging operations of missiles and UAVs".

Authorities have called for civil cooperation as the military response continues. "The public is urged to remain calm and follow the safety and security instructions issued by relevant authorities," the Ministry added.

The emergency situation escalated on Friday morning when the UAE's national emergency authority is...