And advice is given on what to do
Residents in Abu Dhabi received an emergency alert on their cell phones this morning warning of a potential missile threat, recommending that they seek immediate shelter.
The message, which CNN Portugal had access to and which was received by national citizens, was sent through the official alert system, is identified as “emergency alert” and states, in English and Arabic, that “due to the current situation” there is a “potential missile threat”.
The warning advises people to seek immediate shelter in the nearest safe building and stay away from windows, doors and open areas. The alert also recommends that residents await further instructions from the authorities.
The communication is attributed to the Ministry of the Interior (MOI), indicated in the notification itself as the issuing entity.
The United Arab Emirates is part of the group, in response to the joint attack carried out in the morning by the United States of America and Israel.
The CNN International team heard five explosions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Four of these explosions were very strong. It is unclear whether the explosions were caused by strikes, interceptions by UAE air defense systems or something else.
Transcription of the full message:
“Due to the current situation, a potential missile threat, seek immediate shelter in the nearest secure building, and move away from windows, doors and open areas. Await further instructions. (MOI)”
