During a national media briefing on March 3, the UAE government reaffirmed the continuity of critical services, financial stability, and aviation operations amid regional tensions. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that national security remains stable. Officials described recent events as direct attacks but emphasized that the UAE will not tolerate violations of its sovereignty and reserves the right to self-defence. The country operates under the “highest readiness” posture, supported by an integrated multi-layer air defence system and strategic ammunition reserves. Reported damage and injuries mainly resulted from shrapnel and debris, not direct strikes.