
The post came after earlier warnings from the UAE Ministry of Defense that the emirate's air defenses were actively engaged in interception activities.
Authorities in the UAE's Sharjah region said on Monday that an administrative building belonging to Thuraya Telecommunications was targeted by a drone from Iran, the emirate's media office shared in a post on X/Twitter.
No injuries were reported in the attack.
The post came after earlier warnings from the UAE Defense Ministry that the emirate's air defenses were actively engaged in interception activities.
According to the ministry's previous post, the overall attack involved both missiles and drones.
Earlier on Monday, the UAE Defense Ministry shared an overview of Iranian missiles and drones engaged by air defenses that same day.
The post additionally included a total count of Iranian missiles, drones, and cruise missiles intercepted by Emirati air defenses thus far in the Iran war.
Kuwait says an oil tanker hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, warns of possible oil spill
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said a giant Kuwaiti crude oil tanker, Al Salmi, was directly targeted in what it described as an Iranian attack while anchored at Dubai port in the United Arab Emirates, causing damage to the vessel and a fire onboard, the state news agency KUNA said on Tuesday.
The corporation said the tanker was fully loaded at the time of the incident and warned of a possible oil spill in the surrounding waters, adding that no casualties were reported and that an assessment of the damage was underway, KUNA added.
Drone, missile attacks escalate across Gulf
Gulf states faced multiple drone and missile attacks on Saturday, targeting critical infrastructure in Kuwait, Oman, and the UAE.
On Saturday, a drone landed in Iraq's Majnoon oil field, but did not explode, according to the country's Defense Ministry.
Also on Saturday, Kuwait International Airport was subjected to several drone attacks, according to KUNA.
In addition, six people were injured on Saturday after three fires broke out in Abu Dhabi as a result of debris falling from a ballistic missile interception, the emirate's media office said.
Reuters contributed to this report.
LATEST POSTS
- 1
4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab - 2
Figuring out Significant Regulations and Guidelines for Organizations - 3
Baikonur launch pad damaged after Russian Soyuz launch to International Space Station - 4
Most loved Road Food: Which One Prevails upon You? - 5
Kobe Bryant called this WNBA star the 'Gold Mamba.' She turned his advice to her into a tattoo.
The Manual for Decent European Urban communities in 2024
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings
Monetary Security: Building Serious areas of strength for an Establishment
UN chief warns he could refer Israel to ICJ over laws targetting UNRWA
Spots To Go Birdwatching All over the Planet
Scientists document a death from a meat allergy tied to certain ticks
Golden satellite insulation sparkles during test | Space photo of the day for Dec. 30, 2025
The Universe of Impeccable Pearls: A Manual for Valuable Gems
Why are NASA's Artemis astronauts wearing orange? What are they bringing to space? What to know about the preparation for their moon mission.













