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Drone attack near Dubai airport halts flights for a while
Operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were temporarily suspended after an Iranian drone attack in the vicinity of the airport terminals, according to a statement from the Dubai Media Office.Flight operations resumed later, according to reports.Dubai authorities have confirmed that a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception has been successfully contained. No injuries have been reported. Authorities have also denied reports circulating on social media regarding any incidents at Dubai International Airport, it said."For the safety of passengers, airport staff, and airline crew, operations at Dubai International (DXB) have been temporarily suspended. All procedures are being managed in line with established safety protocols," said Dubai Airports.Dubai Airports confirmed partial resumption of operations from today (March 7), with some flights operating out of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC)."Travellers are urged to not travel to the DXB or DWC unless they have been contacted by their airline that their flight is confirmed, as schedules continue to change," it said.Over the past 84 hours, more than 1,140 flights have been facilitated at DXB and DWC to help travellers return home.During the period March 2 to 5, more than 500 flights have departed DXB and DWC, providing 105,000 outbound seats to more than 80 countries and the number continues to increase dramatically every day."We are adding more and more flights to our schedule every day. Please continue to check the status of your flight with your airline," Dubai Airports said. Emirates airline said it has resumed operations. Passengers who have confirmed bookings for this afternoon’s flights may proceed to the airport and this includes customers transiting in Dubai, if their connecting flight is also operating, it said. - TradeArabia News ServiceCustomers can check the flight schedule for upcoming flights, as well as book seats to travel via https://emirat.es/nowoperating.Emirates continues to monitor the situation, and we will develop our operational schedule accordingly.We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience. The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and will not be compromised.
UAE Suspends Dubai, Sharjah Flights After Iranian 'Drone Strikes'
Flights at major UAE hubs, including Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport, were temporarily suspended following reports of a drone attack in the emirate of Fujairah, according to Iranian state media FARS News Agency.Iran's FARS News Agency reported that an aerial strike targeted an oil industrial zone in Fujairah, triggering a fire. The fire was announced by the UAE's Fujairah government information office. Authorities in the UAE are currently working to bring the blaze under control. There has been no immediate official confirmation from UAE authorities regarding the extent of the damage or casualties.The Iranian news media also said that the port of Dubai was targeted by missile attacks that damaged American facilities in this port.In addition, Al Jazeera, quoting the UAE Ministry of Defense, claimed that four cruise missiles were heading towards the country's territory from the direction of Iran had been detected. The reported incident comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, particularly involving Iran and the United States. Iranian state media claimed that the country's navy had blocked what it described as “American-Zionist” warships from entering a sensitive maritime zone.ALSO READ: Iran Navy Launches Missiles Against Two US Warships In Hormuz: ReportsSeparately, unverified reports suggested that missiles were fired at a US warship near Jask Island after it allegedly ignored warnings issued by Iranian forces. These claims have not been independently confirmed.In response, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stated via a post on X that no US Navy vessels had been struck, effectively rejecting the reports of a successful attack.Al-Jazeera reported that the reported escalation comes shortly after US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would begin “Project Freedom” on Monday, aimed at “guiding” stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the announcement, US Central Command would support the operation with 15,000 military personnel, over 100 land and sea-based aircraft, alongside warships and drones.Earlier, in a separate statement carried by Fars News Agency, IRGC spokesman Sardar Mohebbi warned that any vessels violating what Tehran described as the “management process of the Strait of Hormuz” would face consequences.“There has been no change in the management process of the Strait of Hormuz. Any maritime movement of civilian and commercial vessels that complies with ...
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The UAE's air defences detected four cruise missiles launched by Iran on Monday - in the first air strikes targeting the country in weeks. The Ministry of Defence said three of the missiles were intercepted "over the country's territorial waters, while the fourth fell into the sea".
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Flights bound for Dubai and Sharjah in the UAE are currently on hold or being diverted due to the latest Iranian drone and missile attacks , reports Flightradar24.
