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March 16, 2026
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Dubai airport gradually resumes flights after nearby drone fire

Dubai airport gradually resumes flights after nearby drone fire

Dubai airport gradually resumes flights after nearby drone fire..

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Dubai airport gradually resumed flights to selected destinations on Monday following a temporary suspension caused by a fuel tank fire resulting from a "drone-related incident" near the airport.

  • Dubai Airports stated flights are gradually resuming, though a "limited schedule" was expected from Emirates.
  • The incident near what is usually the world's busiest airport for international travel caused a thick plume of black smoke and temporary road closures.
  • This follows previous drone attacks in the region, including one on Wednesday that wounded four people near the airport.

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