Breaking | Abu Dhabi Media Office: An Indian national was injured following the successful interception of a missile in the Al Shawamekh area.

عاجل | مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي: إصابة شخص من الجنسية الهندية إثر اعتراض ناجح لصاروخ في منطقة الشوامخ

Abu Dhabi authorities respond to incident involving falling debris in Al Shawamekh area Monday, March 23, 2026 3:57 AM 1 minute read A+ Abu Dhabi, March 23 (WAM) - Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Al Shawamekh area, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defenses. The Abu Dhabi Media Office stated that the incident resulted in minor injuries to an Indian national.

الجهات المختصة في أبوظبي تتعامل مع حادث نتيجة سقوط شظايا في منطقة الشوامخ  الاثنين، 23 مارس 2026 3:57 ص دقيقة واحدة قراءة A+ أبوظبي في 23 مارس/ وام / تعاملت الجهات المختصة في إمارة أبوظبي مع حادث نتيجة سقوط شظايا في منطقة الشوامخ، عقب الاعتراض الناجح للدفاعات الجوية لصاروخ باليستي. وقال مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي إن الحادث أسفر عن تعرُّض شخص من الجنسية الهندية إلى إصابة بسيطة.

Breaking: Initial reports indicate injuries resulting from Iranian strikes in the Al Shawamekh area of Abu Dhabi.

عاجل: تقارير أولية تشير إلى سقوط جرحى جراء الضربات الإيرانية في أبوظبي منطقة الشوامخ

Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Al Shawamekh area, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defenses. The Abu Dhabi Media Office stated that the incident resulted in minor injuries to an Indian national.

تعاملت الجهات المختصة في إمارة أبوظبي مع حادث نتيجة سقوط شظايا في منطقة الشوامخ، عقب الاعتراض الناجح للدفاعات الجوية لصاروخ باليستي. وقال مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي إن الحادث أسفر عن تعرُّض شخص من الجنسية الهندية إلى إصابة بسيطة.

The competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi dealt with an incident resulting from the fall of shrapnel in the Al Shawamekh area, following the successful interception by air defenses of a ballistic missile, which resulted in a person of Indian nationality sustaining a minor injury.

‏تعاملت الجهات المختصة في إمارة أبوظبي مع حادث نتيجة سقوط شظايا في منطقة الشوامخ، عقب الاعتراض الناجح للدفاعات الجوية لصاروخ باليستي، مما أسفر عن تعرُّض شخص من الجنسية الهندية إلى إصابة بسيطة.

Istanbul/Anadolu Agency The Abu Dhabi government announced early Monday that one person was injured by falling debris following the interception of a ballistic missile. The government's media office explained in a statement that the relevant authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi "dealt with an incident involving falling debris in the Al Shawamekh area, following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defenses." The statement indicated that the interception resulted in "minor injuries to an Indian national," without providing further details. Shortly before this, the UAE Ministry of Defense announced in a statement that its air defenses were engaging missile and drone attacks launched from Iran. In total, since the start of the Iranian attacks on February 28, UAE air defenses have engaged 345 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,773 drones, as of Sunday morning, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense. Since February 28, the UAE and other Gulf states have been subjected to missile and drone attacks from Iran, resulting in deaths, injuries, and damage to civilian infrastructure, including airports, ports, and various buildings. These countries have condemned the attacks and repeatedly called for an end to them. Tehran maintains that these attacks target US bases and interests in the region as retaliation for the Israeli-American aggression that killed hundreds of people, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and security officials.

إسطنبول/ الأناضول أعلنت حكومة أبو ظبي، فجر الاثنين، إصابة شخص إثر سقوط شظايا عقب اعتراض صاروخ باليستي. وأوضح المكتب الإعلامي للحكومة، في بيان، أن الجهات المختصة في إمارة أبوظبي "تعاملت مع حادث سقوط شظايا في منطقة الشوامخ، عقب اعتراض ناجح للدفاعات الجوية لصاروخ باليستي". وذكر البيان أن الاعتراض أسفر عن "إصابة بسيطة لشخص من الجنسية الهندية"، دون ذكر تفاصيل أكثر. وقبل ذلك بوقت قصير، أعلنت وزارة الدفاع الإماراتية، في بيان، أن الدفاعات الجوية تتعامل مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران. وإجمالا، تعاملت الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية منذ بدء الاعتداءات الإيرانية في 28 فبراير/ شباط الماضي مع 345 صاروخا باليستيا و15 صاروخا جوالا (كروز) و1773 طائرة مسيرة، حتى صباح الأحد، بحسب بيان لوزارة الدفاع. ومنذ 28 فبراير الماضي، تتعرض الإمارات ودول الخليج العربي إلى هجمات بصواريخ ومسيرات من إيران تسببت في سقوط قتلى وجرحى وألحقت أضرارا بأعيان مدنية بينها مطارات وموانئ ومبانٍ مختلفة، الأمر الذي تدينه تلك الدول وتطالب مرارا بوقف الاعتداءات. وتقول طهران إن هذه الهجمات تستهدف قواعد ومصالح أمريكية في المنطقة، في إطار ردها على العدوان الإسرائيلي الأمريكي الذي أودى بحياة مئات الأشخاص، على رأسهم المرشد علي خامنئي ومسؤولين أمنيين.

The competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi: We dealt with an incident resulting from the fall of shrapnel in the Al Shawamekh area, following the successful interception by air defenses of a ballistic missile, which resulted in a person of Indian nationality sustaining a minor injury.

الجهات المختصة في إمارة أبوظبي: تعاملنا مع حادث ناتج عن سقوط شظايا في منطقة الشوامخ، عقب الاعتراض الناجح للدفاعات الجوية لصاروخ باليستي، مما أسفر عن تعرُّض شخص من الجنسية الهندية إلى إصابة بسيطة.

Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident in the Al Shawamekh area involving falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defenses. An Indian national sustained minor injuries. 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 الشوامخ، عقب الاعتراض الناجح للدفاعات الجوية لصاروخ باليستي، مما أسفر عن تعرُّض شخص من الجنسية الهندية إلى إصابة بسيطة. ونهيب بالجمهور استقاء المعلومات من المصادر الرسمية فقط، وتجنُّب تداول الشائعات أو المعلومات غير الموثوقة.

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Monday that an Indian national suffered minor injuries from falling debris after the UAE's air defence systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile targeting the country's capital. The incident occurred in Abu Dhabi's Al Shawamekh area, it said. In a post on X, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said, "Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national. The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information." The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday said its air defence systems intercepted multiple Iranian aerial threats, including 25 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and 4 ballistic missiles, amid continuing West Asia conflict. In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said, "UAE Air Defences engaged Iranian Ballistic and Cruise Missiles and UAVs Attacks," intercepting 25 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and 4 ballistic missiles in the latest wave of Iranian "attacks". The ministry also released cumulative figures of attacks since the "onset of the blatant Iranian aggression." According to the statement, 1,773 UAVs, 15 cruise missiles, and 345 ballistic missiles have been recorded to be intercepted since the start of the escalation. Earlier, the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defence announced that the nation's military capabilities are actively engaged in defensive operations following a fresh wave of aerial attacks on Sunday morning. According to an official statement from the Ministry, the country's air defences are "currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran." The engagement followed a comprehensive disclosure by the UAE Ministry of Defence on Saturday, which revealed that the country's air defence systems have intercepted hundreds of aerial threats since the beginning of the conflict in West Asia. These include 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,748 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) originating from Iran.

Indian national injured by debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defence systems dealt with the incoming missile, with debris landing in a residential area A total of 161 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe | Representative Photo: PTI Press Trust of India Dubai 2 min read Last Updated : Mar 23 2026 | 9:55 AM IST Add as Preferred source Share Listen to This Article Play 1x An Indian national has sustained minor injury in Abu Dhabi after the debris of a ballistic missile fell in the Al Shawamekh area following successful interception, authorities said on Monday. Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defence systems dealt with the incoming missile, with debris landing in a residential area, authorities added. "Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national," the Abu Dhabi media Office said in a post on X.

An Indian national has sustained minor injury in Abu Dhabi after the debris of a ballistic missile fell in the Al Shawamekh area following successful interception, authorities said on Monday. Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defence systems dealt with the incoming missile, with debris landing in a residential area, authorities added. "Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national," the Abu Dhabi media Office said in a post on X.