Flights at Dubai International Airport have gradually resumed after authorities temporarily suspended operations following a drone attack near the airport, according to Arab News.
Officials said the incident occurred when a drone struck a fuel tank close to the airport, causing a fire. Emergency teams quickly contained the blaze, and no injuries were reported. The Dubai Media Office confirmed that limited flight operations restarted as authorities assessed the situation and restored services.
Travelers were advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates before heading to the airport. The UAE’s flagship airline, Emirates, announced that it would operate a reduced schedule beginning at 10 a.m. local time after several earlier flights were canceled. The airline said affected passengers would receive cancellation notices and information about alternative travel arrangements.
Some flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport while operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily halted.
The drone attack came amid rising regional tensions. Earlier warnings from Iran called for the evacuation of several major ports in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first time Tehran threatened non-U.S. facilities in the Gulf during the current conflict.
Authorities across the region reported several other security incidents. In Fujairah, civil defense teams worked to control a fire following another drone strike, though officials said no casualties were reported. Meanwhile in Abu Dhabi, a missile fragment struck a vehicle in the Al-Bahyah area, killing a Palestinian resident.
The UAE’s defense ministry said its forces have been intercepting missiles and drones since the start of the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran on February 28. According to officials, hundreds of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones have been launched toward Gulf countries, many targeting military sites, oil facilities, airports, and other critical infrastructure.
Despite the disruptions, authorities say air defenses remain active across the region as Gulf states continue to respond to ongoing threats.
