#Breaking | Abu Dhabi Media Office: One person killed by falling debris in Bani Yas area following the interception of a ballistic missile

#عاجل | مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي: مقتل شخص إثر سقوط شظايا في منطقة بني ياس عقب اعتراض صاروخ باليستي

ABU DHABI, Mar 17 (APP): A Pakistani national was killed on Tuesday after the debris from an intercepted missile fell in Abu Dhabi’s Baniyas area. “We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of a Pakistani national in Abu Dhabi’s Baniyas area due to falling debris following the interception of a missile,” the Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates said in a statement. According to it, the embassy was in close coordination with local authorities to extend all possible support to the bereaved family and to facilitate the repatriation process at the earliest possible time. “In this hour of grief, we share the family’s pain and offer our deepest condolences and prayers,” it added. According to the UAE’s state news agency WAM, “Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling shrapnel in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The Abu Dhabi Media Office announced that the incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national.”

Abu Dhabi: Pakistani man killed by falling debris after ballistic missile interception in Bani Yas #AlArabiya_Breaking

أبوظبي: وفاة باكستاني بسقوط شظايا عقب اعتراض صاروخ باليستي في بني ياس #العربية_عاجل

Abu Dhabi: Pakistani man killed by falling debris after ballistic missile interception in Bani Yas

أبوظبي: وفـ ـاة باكستاني بسقوط شظايا عقب اعتراض صاروخ باليستي في بني ياس

Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident in the Bani Yas area involving falling debris following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defenses. The incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The office urged the public to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information.

تعاملت الجهات المختصة في إمارة أبوظبي مع حادث نتيجة سقوط شظايا في منطقة بني ياس، عقب اعتراض صاروخ باليستي من قبل الدفاعات الجوية، مما أسفر عن مقتل شخص من الجنسية الباكستانية، وذلك بحسب مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي. وأهاب بالجمهور استقاء المعلومات من المصادر الرسمية فقط، وتجنُّب تداول الشائعات أو المعلومات غير الموثوقة.

Another Pakistani killed in Abu Dhabi as missile debris hits residential area A Pakistani national has died in Abu Dhabi due to falling debris from an intercepted missile. This incident highlights the growing civilian casualties amid regional conflicts. S Staff Report March 17, 2026 SIZE A A A A A A A A FONT Sans Serif Serif Classic Modern A Pakistani national has been killed in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in a residential area, marking another casualty linked to the ongoing regional conflict. According to authorities, the incident occurred in the Baniyas area where UAE air defence systems successfully intercepted a missile, but falling fragments struck the ground and caused the fatality.

Abu Dhabi authorities responded to an incident in the Bani Yas area involving falling debris following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defenses. The incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The office urged the public to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information.

خبرني - تعاملت الجهات المختصة في إمارة أبوظبي مع حادث نتيجة سقوط شظايا في منطقة بني ياس، عقب اعتراض صاروخ باليستي من قبل الدفاعات الجوية، مما أسفر عن مقتل شخص من الجنسية الباكستانية، وذلك بحسب مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي. وأهاب بالجمهور استقاء المعلومات من المصادر الرسمية فقط، وتجنُّب تداول الشائعات أو المعلومات غير الموثوقة.

The competent authorities in the Emirate of #AbuDhabi are dealing with an incident resulting from the fall of shrapnel in the Bani Yas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defenses, which resulted in the death of a person of Pakistani nationality.

الجهات المُختصة في إمارة #أبوظبي تتعامل مع حادث؛ نتيجة سقوط شظايا في منطقة بني ياس، عقب اعتراض صاروخ باليستي من قِبل الدفاعات الجوية، مما أسفر عن مقتل شخص من الجنسية الباكستانية.

A Pakistani national was killed by falling debris in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi following the interception of a ballistic missile. The Abu Dhabi Media Office stated on its official X platform on Tuesday that authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Bani Yas area after a ballistic missile was intercepted by air defenses, resulting in the death of a Pakistani national. The office urged the public to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information. Earlier on Tuesday, the UAE Ministry of Defense stated that Emirati air defenses were responding to missile and drone attacks originating from Iran. The Emirates News Agency (WAM) quoted the Ministry of Defense as explaining that the sounds heard in various parts of the UAE were the result of air defense systems intercepting ballistic missiles and fighter jets intercepting drones and other aerial vehicles.

تل شخص يحمل الجنسية الباكستانية، جراء سقوط شظايا في منطقة بني ياس بأبوظبي عقب اعتراض صاروخ باليستي. وقال مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي، على حسابه الرسمي على منصة "إكس"، الثلاثاء، إن الجهات المختصة في إمارة أبوظبي تعاملت مع حادث نتيجة سقوط شظايا في منطقة بني ياس، عقب اعتراض صاروخ باليستي من قبل الدفاعات الجوية، مما أسفر عن مقتل شخص من الجنسية الباكستانية. وأهاب بالجمهور استقاء المعلومات من المصادر الرسمية فقط، وتجنُّب تداول الشائعات أو المعلومات غير الموثوقة. وكانت وزارة الدفاع الإماراتية قالت فجر الثلاثاء، إن الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية تتعامل مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران. ونقلت وكالة أنباء الإمارات عن وزارة الدفاع توضيحها أن الأصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من دولة الإمارات هي نتيجة اعتراض كل من منظومات الدفاع الجوي للصواريخ البالستية، والمقاتلات للطائرات المسيرة والجوالة.

ABU DHABI, March 17 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed by shrapnel in the Bani Yas area of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, following the interception of a ballistic missile, authorities said on Tuesday. Authorities said the incident occurred after air defence systems intercepted an incoming ballistic missile, with debris falling in the Bani Yas area. The victim was a Pakistani national, according to officials. ■

Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident in the Bani Yas area involving falling debris following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defenses. The incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national. We urge the public to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information.

تعاملت الجهات المختصة في إمارة أبوظبي مع حادث نتيجة سقوط شظايا في منطقة بني ياس، عقب اعتراض صاروخ باليستي من قبل الدفاعات الجوية، مما أسفر عن مقتل شخص من الجنسية الباكستانية. ونهيب بالجمهور استقاء المعلومات من المصادر الرسمية فقط، وتجنُّب تداول الشائعات أو المعلومات غير الموثوقة..

A Pakistani national was killed in Abu Dhabi’s Bani Yas area after being struck by falling debris from an intercepted missile, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office.

Urgent | Saudi Civil Defense: Four residents injured and limited material damage caused by falling debris on a residential site in #Riyadh

عاجل | الدفاع المدني السعودي: إصابة 4 مقيمين وأضرار مادية محدودة نتيجة سقوط شظايا على موقع سكني بمدينة #الرياض

Urgent Saudi Civil Defense: Four residents injured and limited material damage caused by falling debris on a residential area in Riyadh

عـــــــــــــــــاجل الدفاع المدني السعودي: إصابة 4 مقيمين وأضرار مادية محدودة نتيجة سقوط شظايا على موقع سكني بمدينة الرياض

Urgent: Four residents injured and limited material damage reported as a result of debris from a ballistic missile interception falling on a residential area in Riyadh.

‏عاجل: ‏إصابة 4 مقيمين وأضرار مادية محدودة نتيجة سقوط شظايا اعتراض صاروخ باليستي على موقع سكني بمدينة الرياض

Explosions rocked the Saudi capital, Riyadh, following an Iranian attack that sparked a fire and sent plumes of smoke into the air.

انفجارات في العاصمة السعودية الرياض عقب قصف إيراني أدى إلى اندلاع حريق وتصاعد أعمدة الدخان في المنطقة

Moment missiles fall on the Saudi capital, Riyadh | #OneNews

لحظة سقوط صواريخ على العاصمة السعودية الرياض | #وان_نيوز

#Civil_Defense: (4) residents were injured and there was limited material damage as a result of shrapnel falling on a residential site in Riyadh after a ballistic missile was intercepted.

#الدفاع_المدني: إصابة (4) مقيمين وأضرار مادية محدودة نتيجة سقوط شظايا اعتراض صاروخ باليستي على موقع سكني بمدينة الرياض.

Urgent: Four residents injured and limited material damage caused by debris from the interception of a ballistic missile falling on a residential area in Riyadh.

‏عاجل: ‏إصابة 4 مقيمين وأضرار مادية محدودة نتيجة سقوط شظايا اعتراض صاروخ باليستي على موقع سكني بمدينة الرياض.

RIYADH, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward the capital Riyadh on Wednesday evening, the Ministry of Defense announced. Several explosions were heard across the city, and mobile phone alerts were triggered for the first time for residents in the Saudi capital's urban area since the current regional conflict began. In a post on social media platform X, the ministry said that its air defenses were "dealing with a ballistic threat" in Riyadh, later confirming that four ballistic missiles had been intercepted and destroyed. Debris from the interceptions fell in various areas of Riyadh, with initial estimates indicating no damage or injuries, it added. The Saudi Civil Defense later confirmed that "the danger has passed in Riyadh City," urging residents to avoid gathering or filming, stay away from hazardous areas, and report any danger by calling emergency services. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions following weeks of escalating exchanges between Iran and the U.S.-Israeli alliance. ■

Saudi Arabia says 4 people injured by fallen missile debris in Riyadh Civil Defense says fragments fell on residential building in Saudi capital Rania Abushamala 18 March 2026 • Update: 18 March 2026 ISTANBUL Four people were injured by debris falling from an intercepted ballistic missile in Riyadh on Wednesday, the Saudi Civil Defense said. The agency said in a statement that the injuries were reported after fragments fell on a residential building in the city of Riyadh. Four Asian residents were injured in the incident, which also caused limited material damage, it added. The agency condemned attacks on civilian facilities as “a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.” Regional escalations continued to rage since Israel and the US have launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, killing so far around 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.

Ismail Salim Khan, 47, a Pakistani grandfather, was killed by missile shrapnel while running to a shelter in Abu Dhabi’s Baniyas. Colleagues described a frantic dash after an emergency alert, with debris striking the assistant helper metres from safety. The assault has killed eight civilians, two UAE defence helicopter pilots and a contractor since Iran began firing missiles on February 28. The UAE condemned the strikes as reckless and unjustified, amid interceptions of more than 370 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,800 drones. “We looked up and began running to save ourselves,” an electrical engineer said, recalling Mr Khan praying for peace and safety. Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran warA father of six who prayed daily for the Iranian assault on the UAE to end has been killed by missile debris. Ismail Salim Khan, 47, who was also a grandfather, died when a piece of shrapnel hit him as he dashed for cover in the Baniyas area of Abu Dhabi on March 17. His relatives and colleagues made it to safety but he was struck before he reached a makeshift shelter, his colleagues said. “We work outdoors and we know we must run to the shelter when we hear the alert. That day we looked up and began running to save ourselves. But shrapnel fell from the sky and hit Ismail’s body when he was just 20 metres away from safety. He was so close, he was the last person outside,” Noor Mohammad, an electrical engineer among 25 people who fled for cover with Mr Khan, told The National.He was referring to an emergency missile alert in the UAE when authorities send out messages on mobile phones warning residents to seek shelter, stay clear of open areas and windows.Mr Khan is among eight civilians, two UAE defence helicopter pilots and a contractor for the Emirati military killed in the war that began on February 28 when Iran began firing missiles at Gulf nations in response to attacks by the US and Israel. The UAE has denounced Iran’s attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure as reckless and unjustified. The country has withstood the most intensive bombardment with more than 370 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and more than 1,800 drones fired by Iran. ‘Panic in our heart’Ismail Khan was from Nari village in Pakistan’s mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and had lived in the UAE for more than a decade. He worked as an assistant helper with a contracting company that lays electricity cables in the capital. Part of the excavation crew, he dug up trenches, cordoned off the area for safety, checked the embankments were away from water and sewage lines and helped lay the cables. Since the team works outdoors, a concrete shelter was built for the men near the boundary wall of a villa community in Abu Dhabi’s Baniyas area. The residential neighbourhood also has a petrol station and a bank in close proximity. “We reach the site early and whenever we got an alert message, we went to the shelter. That morning we heard the sound of the interceptions. We looked up and began running. The shrapnel hit Ismail before he could reach safety,” said Mr Mohammad who leads the team that Mr Khan worked in. “We felt panic in our heart, all of us panicked. We feel miserable to lose someone we worked with for so long and for him to die like this.”The men were shaken to see debris including a large chunk about 80cm in length and about 1.6m in diameter that struck their colleague. Mr Khan belonged to the Pathan community and worked alongside relatives including his elder son Zubair, nephews and cousins from the same village. His family needed to be comforted and restrained from heading outside until it was safe. Mr Mohammad recalls how Mr Khan regularly prayed for everyone’s safety particularly since the Iran attacks began last month. “When the missile attacks started, Ismail would pray for peace. When we would take shelter, he would pray, he said he prayed so no one would get hurt. We would pray with him. He said he was praying so this would get resolved soon,” Mr Mohammad said. Loving grandfatherThe Pakistani grandfather had one grandson, three sons and three daughters – the eldest son Zubair is 24 and youngest daughter is 18. His son accompanied his father’s body to Pakistan for the funeral that took place on March 19. “Ismail loved this country – he would say that the Emirates has given him a lot of love, opened possibilities for his children,” Mr Mohammad said. “He wanted his son to work here and so made sure Zubair got a visa. Ismail was a hard worker, he was often the best performer of the month. If you gave him a job, he would remember all the details. He would put up his hand for any work.”Mr Mohammad said the death had devastated the community. “It was a lot of trauma for his son, his family. Everyone has tried to give them love and support. But how do you get through this?”Recovering from tragedyReturning to work this week has not been easy. “We got back to the site after Eid, rain has affected work and we need to work where one of us was killed,” Mr Mohammad said. “We deeply feel Ismail’s loss. All we can do is keep taking care, being safe. We talk about it a lot – we are proud of how the armed forces are intercepting missiles. Every one of us is sad about the deaths but imagine if the missiles had hit, there would be so many more deaths.”He also spoke of the quick response of the police, civil defence and Pakistani officials. “In the first few minutes we were numb with shock and then police, civil defence gave us a lot of support. When someone puts their hand on your head, you feel secure – that’s how we felt,” Mr Mohammad said. “The embassy also helped with everything we needed to get Ismail home.”Pakistani officials expressed condolences to the family. “We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of a Pakistani national in Abu Dhabi’s Baniyas area due to falling debris following the interception of a missile,” the embassy said. “In this hour of grief, we share in the family’s pain and offer our deepest condolences and prayers.”

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Eight people have been killed in the UAE since Iran began attacking the region on February 28, with authorities now revealing the names of the six civilian victims.Recommended For You Since the escalation, the country’s air defences have intercepted 314 ballistic missile, 15 cruise missiles and 1,672 drones in the ongoing assault.The names of six victims are Alaa Nader Awni from the State of Palestine; Murib Zaman Nizar, Muzaffar Ali Ghulam, and Ismail Salim Khan from Pakistan; Ahmed Ali from Bangladesh; and Dibas Shrestha from Nepal.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed his sincere condolences and deep sympathy to the families of the victims of Iran’s unprovoked terrorist attacks targeting the UAE, a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.Sheikh Abdullah further extended his condolences to Palestine and its people, Pakistan and its people, Bangladesh and its people, and Nepal and its people, over the victims of these attacks. He pointed out the UAE's continued commitment to the safety and security of all citizens, residents, and visitors. He also condemned in the strongest terms the continued Iranian missile and drone attacks, which have persisted for 18 consecutive days and involved more than 2,000 ballistic and cruise missiles and drones targeting critical civilian infrastructure, airports, residential areas, and civilian sites across the UAE.He stressed that this dangerous escalation constitutes a flagrant violation of the country's sovereignty and poses a serious threat to regional and international security and stability. Sheikh Abdullah added, “The UAE strongly condemns this ongoing escalation targeting civilians and critical facilities across the country. These unprovoked attacks, which have persisted for more than two weeks, have been met with strong international condemnation through United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817, co-sponsored by 136 UN Member States. The resolution demands that Iran immediately and unconditionally cease these attacks against the Gulf states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and affirms that it is fully liable for all damages and losses incurred by the affected countries.” He emphasised that the UAE reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity, and to ensure the safety and security of its citizens and residents, in accordance with its inherent right of self-defence under international law. He said that the UAE authorities are prepared to address any threats, and that these attacks will not deter the UAE from safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and stability. He added that the security situation across the country remains stable, and that readiness levels are at their highest, underpinned by rigorous professional standards and clear institutional frameworks, reinforcing a strong sense of safety and reassurance for all who live in the UAE. He also commended the support and solidarity expressed by more than 130 countries with the UAE, reflecting the confidence the international community places in the UAE and its well-established global standing, built over decades of responsible diplomacy, strong international partnerships, and a commitment to regional and global stability.