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On this picture offered by the Israeli Authorities Press Workplace, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, middle, and First Girl Michal Herzog are obtained by UAE International Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Israel’s president arrived within the United Arab Emirates on Sunday within the first official go to by the nation’s head of state, the most recent signal of deepening ties between the 2 nations as tensions rise within the area. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO by way of AP)
By Jon Gambrell | Related Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels early Monday because the Israeli president visited the nation, authorities stated.
The UAE’s state-run WAM information company reported the interception, saying that “the assault didn't lead to any losses, because the remnants of the ballistic missile fell outdoors the populated areas.”
It wasn’t instantly clear the place the missile remnants fell. The nation’s civilian air visitors management company stated there was no rapid impact on air journey within the UAE, dwelling to the long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad.
Houthi army spokesman Yehia Sarei wrote on Twitter that the rebels would make an announcement about an assault within the coming hours that reached into “the depths of the UAE.” He didn't elaborate and there was nothing instantly reported on the Houthis’ Al-Masirah satellite tv for pc information channel.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is within the nation on a state go to. The ceremonial chief met Sunday with Abu Dhabi’s highly effective crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It wasn’t instantly clear how the missile assault would have an effect on the remainder of his journey.