The United Arab Emirates has issued a missile alert to mobile phones in Dubai and Sharjah, urging residents to take immediate safety precautions amid potential threats.

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior has issued an emergency alert across mobile devices in Dubai and Sharjah warning of a possible missile threat in the region.

In the official statement, authorities urged the public to immediately seek shelter in the nearest safe building and avoid windows, doors, and open areas.

“Due to the current situation and potential missile threats, immediately move to the nearest secure location, stay away from windows, doors, and open areas,” the ministry said.

No further details have been released regarding the origin or nature of the threat, while security monitoring in the region has reportedly been intensified. (ILKHA)