Sharjah authorities respond after Iranian missile strikes Thuraya Telecommunications facility
Sharjah authorities are responding to an incident involving a ballistic missile launched from Iran that struck an administrative building belonging to Thuraya Telecommunications Company in the emirate’s Central Region on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau confirmed that two Pakistani nationals sustained moderate injuries as a result of the strike. Both were transferred to hospital for medical treatment. Authorities urged the public not to spread rumours and to rely only on official sources for information.
UAE Air Defences Intercept Iranian Missile and 11 UAVs on April 7
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that UAE air defence systems successfully intercepted one ballistic missile and 11 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran on the same day as the Sharjah incident.
The interception figures reflect the scale of the aerial campaign directed at the UAE. Since the start of the attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted a cumulative total of 520 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,221 UAVs. The ministry confirmed that no fatalities were reported in the hours surrounding the April 7 incidents.
The Sharjah telecom building strike represents a case where a missile made direct contact with a civilian structure rather than causing secondary damage from debris following an interception.
Iranian Missile Attacks on UAE Leave 10 Civilians and Two Emirati Servicemen Dead
The total number of civilian fatalities since the onset of the attacks stands at 10, in addition to two Emirati servicemen and one Moroccan civilian contractor.
Earlier incidents in Abu Dhabi resulted in deaths and injuries linked to missile debris falling after interceptions, with Pakistani and Indian nationals among those killed. Three fire incidents in Abu Dhabi were also attributed to falling missile debris, injuring six people.
Sharjah and federal authorities have urged all residents to remain vigilant, follow official safety guidance, and monitor government channels for further updates. The Ministry of Defence has continued to issue verified interception and casualty data as the situation develops.
