UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) reported that a technical glitch in the early warning system caused incorrect alert messages to be sent to residents earlier today. Authorities are actively addressing the issue and have confirmed that there is no active threat.

In a statement shared on social media, NCEMA said:

Dealing with a technical glitch in the early warning system and we appreciate the community’s cooperation and understanding.

The incident caused momentary confusion, but officials emphasized that safety was not compromised and the system is being rectified.