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The UAE's air defence systems have successfully intercepted more than 2,000 projectiles launched by Iran since it began its targeted attacks of Gulf states.
The Ministry of Defence revealed on Tuesday it had dealt with a further 10 ballistic missiles and 45 drones from Iran in the latest 24-hour reporting period.
The UAE has carried out 2,001 interceptions, comprised of 1,672 drones, 314 ballistic missiles and 15 cruise missiles since February 28.
The latest figures highlight the heavy bombardment the UAE has come under from Iran since it began its offensive, in response to a joint attack on its territory by the US and Israel.
By comparison, Kuwait has faced 684 projectiles since the war erupted, according to figures last updated on March 16.
Saudi Arabia has dealt with 402 projectiles in the same period, while Bahrain has contended with 344 air strikes.
The UAE reopened its airspace at about 5am on Tuesday morning after it was closed temporarily as the nation's air defence systems dealt with missile and drone attacks from Iran.
The General Civil Aviation Authority said the decision to reopen UAE airspace came after a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions, with the move made in co-ordination with the authorities, state news agency Wam reported.
A Pakistani citizen died after shrapnel fell from a missile intercepted over the Baniyas area of Abu Dhabi on Tuesday morning.
"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," state news agency Wam reported.
The death toll in the UAE has risen to eight since Iran began launching attacks on Gulf states. Those killed were Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali, Palestinian and Bangladeshi citizens.
Safety alerts were issued across the UAE on Tuesday morning and in afternoon after Iran launched further attacks.
Remote learning has also been extended for pupils in the UAE for another two weeks, owing to the crisis in the region. A statement was released early on Tuesday to confirm the decision.
The announcement represents the latest step by authorities in the UAE to continue to provide education for students and pupils, despite the disruption caused by the continued attacks from Iran.
