Good morning from The National on April 10, 2026.
Here are the latest developments in the Emirates:
- The UAE Armed Forces dealt with no ballistic missiles and no drones on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said.
- Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened with “no strings attached”.
- Negotiations between the US and Iran around the 10-point peace plan put together by Tehran will take place on Saturday in Islamabad.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was received by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed for discussions on the ceasefire on Thursday and on moves necessary to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
You can follow our live blog for all the latest on the Iran war as we receive it.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid calls for UAE flag above every home and building
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has called for the UAE flag to be flown above homes and buildings across the nation in celebration of the Emirates' strength and pride in the face of Iranian missile and drone attacks.
The war has emphasised the sense of unity between citizens and residents, with everyone united “under the country's banner, its flag and the symbol of its unity”, Sheikh Mohammed wrote on social media on Thursday.
“The UAE flag is a symbol of strength and pride. We call on the sons of the Emirates and its residents to fly it above their homes, centres and buildings,” he wrote.
Read all about it here
UAE historian appeals for stories of life during Iran war to chronicle nation's resilience
An Emirati-Kuwaiti historian is urging members of the UAE public to make their voices heard for a community project chronicling life during the Iran war for future generations.
Shatha Almutawa, founder and director of Kutubna Cultural Centre in Dubai, wants to share the stories of resilience and solidarity of people from across society who have been dealing with the everyday challenges of the conflict.
More than 60 applicants have already answered the call to document residents' experiences. They will be trained to carry out video interviews to form a clear picture of the UAE in unprecedented times.
The full report from Alexander Christou can be found here
Fact of the day
A ceasefire between the US and Iran has brought some relief to the region, but airlines in the UAE and around the world continue to reroute, suspend or adjust flights to the Middle East as airspace restrictions remain. Read more here
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