Indian national killed in Abu Dhabi after missile debris falls in populated area
Abu Dhabi: An Indian national was killed and another injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in a populated area of Abu Dhabi on Thursday, authorities said.
The incident occurred on Sweihan Street after air defence systems were activated to neutralise an incoming missile. While the projectile was intercepted, fragments from it fell to the ground, causing casualties and damaging several vehicles.
Officials confirmed that, besides the Indian victim, a Pakistani national was also killed in the incident. Among the injured were nationals of the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.
In a post on X, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said the deaths occurred following the fall of debris after the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems.
Emergency teams were deployed to the site to assist the injured and clear the debris. Authorities said the situation was brought under control and an investigation is underway.
The latest incident takes the number of Indian nationals killed in the ongoing Middle East conflict to at least seven.
According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, the country’s air defence systems have intercepted hundreds of aerial threats since the escalation began, including 372 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,826 unmanned aerial vehicles.
The ministry said 169 people have been injured since the start of attacks attributed to Iran, with injuries ranging from minor to severe. It reiterated that the country remains prepared to counter threats and safeguard national security.
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Sameer Ahmed elected President of SKMWA Muscat for 2026–2027
Muscat: Sameer Ahmed, a native of Udupi and currently employed in a private company in Muscat, has been elected President of the South Kanara Muslim Welfare Association (SKMWA), Muscat, for the 2026–2027 term.
The election was conducted during the association’s Annual General Body Meeting held at Al Reef Hotel, Muscat, in the presence of chief guests Adil Shaikh, Monabba, Shareef, and Sahebzada Mehmood.
The newly elected office bearers include Vice Presidents Mohd Arif (Udupi) and Niyaz Mohammed (Mangalore), General Secretary Jaseem Basha (Kundapura), Joint Secretaries Rizwan Ali (Udupi) and Zaheer Hussain (Moodbidri), Treasurer Tajuddin Sheikh (Tonse), Assistant Treasurer Irfan Ahmed (Udyavara), Finance Secretary Mohammed Asif Gafur (Karkala), Assistant Finance Secretary Mohammed Akif Gafoor (Karkala), and Auditor Ashraf Ali (Kaup).
The Core Committee includes Event Coordinators Ansar Katipalla and Adil Moodbidri, and Sports Coordinators Ashpak Basrur and Muneer Ahmed (Sastan).
The programme commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Zaid Asif. The Annual Activity Report for 2025 was presented by Sameer Ahmed, while the financial report was delivered by Mohammed Asif Gafoor and verified by Auditor Ashraf Ali.
Former president Azim was felicitated by Syed Mohiddin Saheb during the event.
The meeting concluded with an address by the newly elected president, followed by a vote of thanks proposed by General Secretary Jaseem Basha. The programme was coordinated by Syed Mohiddin Saheb (Sastan) and Ansar Katipalla.
