US EditionTwo Drones Fall Near Dubai Airport Injuring Four Civilians
Four civilians were injured in drone crashes near Dubai International Airport amid ongoing regional conflict; airport operations continued with no disruptions, authorities said.
- On Wednesday, Dubai Media Office said two drones fell near Dubai International Airport , injuring four people: two Ghanaian nationals, one Bangladeshi national, and one Indian national.
- As the Iran-related conflict entered its 12th day, regional tensions escalated with missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and Gulf states, while UAE sites including Dubai airport have been affected since February 28.
- Emergency response teams were dispatched after two drones fell near Dubai International Airport, and footage showed a drone striking close to an airport building while details remain unclear.
- Some airlines have cancelled services, notably KLM suspending flights to Dubai until March 28 amid safety concerns, while flights were at times grounded or paused and the UK Foreign Office advised against travel to major Gulf hubs including Dubai.
- Dubai's stature as a major hub means Dubai International Airport handled nearly 100 million passengers last year, while Strait of Hormuz tensions pushed fuel prices and prompted G7 talks, with UNCTAD warning of global food and living-cost rises.
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2 Drones Crash Near Dubai International Airport, Deepening Aviation Disruption
Two drones hit the ground near Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates on March 11, injuring four people, as conflict in the Middle East continued to disrupt air traffic. Dubai is the world’s busiest airport for international travelers, handling nearly 100 million passengers last year. In a post on X, Dubai’s media office said, “Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a sho…
Two drones have crashed near Dubai International Airport, injuring four people, the government's communications office said. Despite the second such incident in recent days, traffic at the world's busiest airport is running normally, but many airlines are choosing to (temporarily) suspend operations across the Middle East.
Two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport on Sunday, injuring four people, the government's communications office said. Despite the second such incident in recent days, traffic at the world's busiest airport is running normally.
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On 11 March 2026, two drones fell near Dubai International Airport, resulting in injuries to four individuals, including an Indian national. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in West Asia, but air traffic at the airport continued to operate normally. The Dubai Media Office confirmed that the Indian national sustained moderate injuries, while two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national suffered minor injuries.Beyond Bilateral…
Four injured after two Iranian drones strike Dubai airport
At least four people have been injured after two drones fell near Dubai airport (DXB) as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continue to disrupt air traffic.Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs said several Gulf Air aircraft, without passengers, and some cargo air planes, were relocated to alternative airports to "ensure the continuity and efficiency of air operations" during the crisis.Tracking data on FlightRadar24 showed several passenger …
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