A building in the northern region of the United Arab Emirates caught fire after being hit by an Iranian drone on Monday, according to Emirati authorities. The incident occurred on March 16, 2026, and was confirmed by the Umm Al-Quwain government’s media office, which stated that the drone strike caused a blaze but no injuries or deaths were reported. The official WAM news agency released the statement but did not identify the affected building.

The attack was part of a wider series of Iranian strikes across the UAE on the same day. Earlier, drone and missile attacks disrupted operations at Dubai International Airport for several hours and targeted an oil facility, resulting in the death of one civilian. The events mark a significant escalation in regional tensions, with multiple sites across the country reportedly affected.

Authorities have not disclosed further details about the extent of the damage or potential security responses following the attacks.