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UAE to Mark Fourth Anniversary of Abu Dhabi Attack With 11am National Anthem Broadcast

The observance recalls the 2022 Houthi strikes near Abu Dhabi airport that killed three civilians and injured six.

Overview

  • Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan urged residents to tune in to a nationwide broadcast of the UAE national anthem at 11am on Saturday, January 17.
  • Friday prayers across the country will include a remembrance message emphasizing determination, solidarity and appreciation for the armed forces, state media reported.
  • The 2022 attack targeted the Musaffah ICAD 3 area and a construction site at Abu Dhabi International Airport, both described as civilian infrastructure.
  • Etihad Airways said only a small number of flights were briefly disrupted as a precaution after the attack, with normal operations resuming quickly.
  • Two Indian nationals and one Pakistani national were killed in the strikes, and the Houthi rebels claimed responsibility.