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Details
Event title
Saudi Arabia - Flights suspended at Dubai International Airport, police halt traffic after drone explosion
Source
Main event
Event date (UTC)
2026-03-16 08:33:23
Last update (UTC)
2026-03-18 13:26:00
Severity
High
Area range
Multiple states / regions wide event
Address/Affected area(s)
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates
Dubai authorities have announced a temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport. This is a "precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff."
The incident was caused by a drone that hit a fuel tank, causing a fire at the airport.
Dubai Police have announced that the highway and tunnel leading to the international airport have been temporarily closed. The reason for the restriction is a fire that broke out in a fuel depot, which was caused by an incident with a drone in the area.
Dubai Police said Airport Street and the Airport Tunnel were temporarily closed, advising motorists to use alternative routes.