The ministry said that preparations have been made to deal with any threat and all necessary steps have been taken to ensure security. Authorities urged people to trust only the news on official channels.
Last week, three people were killed and six others were injured in a drone strike by Yemeni-based Houthi rebels in two settlements in Abu Dhabi. The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a group of oil tankers carrying petroleum products near the warehouse of oil company Adnoc. There was also a small fire at the new construction site of Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The Arab League on Sunday demanded that the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen be branded a militant group in the wake of the UAE attacks.
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World leaders have expressed support for the UAE, condemning the “cowardly attacks” of the Houthis. On Friday, the UN Security Council unanimously condemned the Houthi attack in the UAE.
The country has banned the use of drones for a month in the wake of two bombings in Abu Dhabi. The country has banned drones and light sports aircraft. Training of such devices is also banned in the country. This was reported by the official Wam news agency. The ban will last for a month, during which time strict action will be taken against violators.
The UAE ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday that the Houthis had used cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones for the Abu Dhabi attack. Ambassador Youssef al-Otaiba said not only drones but also missiles were used in the Houthi attack.
Al-Otaiba said the Houthis were targeting the UAE with cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and drones. Saudi allied forces have retaliated in Houthi strongholds following last week’s attack in Abu Dhabi.
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