Seven sailors have been rescued after their boat exploded off the coast of Abu Dhabi.
National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC) and Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) personnel towed the boat to safety at Al Saifiya Island.
According to authorities, six of the sailors are Emiratis and one is Jordanian.
Two of the crew members are currently receiving medical treatment at Shakhbout Medical City.
UAE and US Presidents review regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his US counterpart Donald Trump have discussed regional developments and their serious implications for peace and security.
UAE mobilises early response plan ahead of weather changes
The UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and its strategic partners are closely monitoring weather conditions in the coming days and implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential impacts nationwide.
UAE responds to more missile threats on Thursday
The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a second update issued on its official channels on Thursday at 5:28 pm.
UAE, Egypt Presidents call for de-escalation during Abu Dhabi talks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have underscored the need for an immediate halt to military escalation in the region during talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his US counterpart Donald Trump have discussed regional developments and their serious implications for peace and security.
The UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and its strategic partners are closely monitoring weather conditions in the coming days and implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential impacts nationwide.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a second update issued on its official channels on Thursday at 5:28 pm.
