Dubai International Airport suspended flights after a drone-related incident caused a nearby fuel tank fire, with authorities confirming no injuries.
DUBAI: Flights were temporarily suspended at Dubai International Airport on Monday following a drone-related incident that sparked a fire nearby. The blaze impacted a fuel tank but was later extinguished by authorities.
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced the suspension as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger and staff safety. The city’s media office confirmed no injuries were reported from the incident.
This marks the latest disruption to the major travel hub amid regional tensions. Iran has fired over 1,800 missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates since the conflict began, more than at any other country.
The UAE’s air defences have intercepted a vast majority of the projectiles. However, on Wednesday, two falling drones wounded four people in an area near the airport.
Iran has targeted both US assets and civilian infrastructure around the Gulf, including airports and oil facilities. The conflict escalated following US-Israeli attacks that decimated Iran’s leadership.
The Emirates’ defence ministry has reported six deaths since the war began. This includes four civilians and two military personnel who died in a helicopter crash attributed to a technical malfunction.
