UAE: Technical Glitch in Early Warning System Sent Incorrect Alerts

The United Arab Emirates announced it addressed an urgent technical malfunction in its early warning system, occurring Friday evening, which led to the transmission of incorrect alert messages. The UAE Supreme Council for National Security stated that specialized teams immediately began resolving the glitch, following approved plans to ensure service continuity and minimize potential user impact. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and relevant authorities apologized for the unintended technical fault. They thanked community members for their understanding, cooperation during the incident, and adherence to official directives, urging them to obtain information only from accredited channels. Concerned authorities stressed the importance of avoiding the circulation of unverified information and urged monitoring updates via approved channels to maintain data accuracy.