The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (Mar 17) announced an “exceptional precautionary measure”, temporarily closing its airspace after its military reported incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. This marks a sharp escalation in the Gulf amid the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran. The country’s General Civil Aviation Authority said the move was intended to ensure flight safety and protect the national airspace. It remains unclear how long the closure will stay in place.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vance-accuses-press-of-driving-a-wedge-between-him-and-trump-defends-iran-war-blasts-dumb-predecessors-1773708013155">Vance accuses press of 'driving a wedge' between him and Trump; defends Iran war, blasts 'dumb' predecessors</a><h2>Dubai airport hit, flights disrupted</h2>The decision came a day after a drone attack set a fuel tank ablaze at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest hub for international travel. Flight operations were disrupted, with airlines including India's IndiGo advising passengers to check real-time updates before heading to the airport.Witnesses described thick smoke rising near the airport, while passengers inside the terminals were moved to safer areas for several hours.Previously, Dubai Airport said that flights to and from DXB are gradually resuming to selected destinations. However, in a later advisory, the airport asked passengers "not to proceed to DXB unless you have been contacted directly by your airline with a confirmed departure time, as schedules remain subject to change.<h2>Civilian killed, multiple strikes reported</h2>A Palestinian civilian was killed on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi after a missile struck a car, according to state media. In Umm Al Quwain, a drone damaged a building but caused no casualties. The UAE has reported at least seven deaths since the conflict began.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-iran-war-trump-wants-to-delay-trip-to-china-summit-with-xi-for-a-month-or-so-here-s-why-1773697685355">Trump wants to delay trip to China, summit with Xi for ‘a month or so’. Here's why</a><h2>Oil operations disrupted in Fujairah</h2>The attacks have begun to hit critical energy infrastructure. A strike on oil infrastructure in Fujairah sparked a fire that authorities said was still being contained. State oil company ADNOC, as per an AFP report citing sources, has halted oil loading operations at its Fujairah facility following repeated strikes.This comes as Iran has stepped up its strikes across Gulf countries, targeting US-linked assets as well as civilian infrastructure such as airports, ports and energy facilities.Officials say more than 1,900 missiles and drones have been launched at the UAE alone, although most have been intercepted. Tehran has meanwhile accused the UAE of aiding strikes on Iranian targets, a claim Emirati authorities have denied. &nbsp;

The United Arab Emirates has taken the "exceptional" step of closing its entire airspace on Tuesday (Mar 17) following a barrage of missile and drone threats from Iran.

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (Mar 17) announced an “exceptional precautionary measure”, temporarily closing its airspace after its military reported incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. This marks a sharp escalation in the Gulf amid the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran. The country’s General Civil Aviation Authority said the move was intended to ensure flight safety and protect the national airspace. It remains unclear how long the closure will stay in place. Also read | Vance accuses press of 'driving a wedge' between him and Trump; defends Iran war, blasts 'dumb' predecessors Dubai airport hit, flights disrupted The decision came a day after a drone attack set a fuel tank ablaze at Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest hub for international travel. Flight operations were disrupted, with airlines including India's IndiGo advising passengers to check real-time updates before heading to the airport. Witnesses described thick smoke rising near the airport, while passengers inside the terminals were moved to safer areas for several hours. Previously, Dubai Airport said that flights to and from DXB are gradually resuming to selected destinations. However, in a later advisory, the airport asked passengers "not to proceed to DXB unless you have been contacted directly by your airline with a confirmed departure time, as schedules remain subject to change. Civilian killed, multiple strikes reported A Palestinian civilian was killed on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi after a missile struck a car, according to state media. In Umm Al Quwain, a drone damaged a building but caused no casualties. The UAE has reported at least seven deaths since the conflict began. Also read | Trump wants to delay trip to China, summit with Xi for ‘a month or so’. Here's why Oil operations disrupted in Fujairah The attacks have begun to hit critical energy infrastructure. A strike on oil infrastructure in Fujairah sparked a fire that authorities said was still being contained. State oil company ADNOC, as per an AFP report citing sources, has halted oil loading operations at its Fujairah facility following repeated strikes. This comes as Iran has stepped up its strikes across Gulf countries, targeting US-linked assets as well as civilian infrastructure such as airports, ports and energy facilities. Officials say more than 1,900 missiles and drones have been launched at the UAE alone, although most have been intercepted. Tehran has meanwhile accused the UAE of aiding strikes on Iranian targets, a claim Emirati authorities have denied.

The United Arab Emirates has taken the "exceptional" step of closing its entire airspace on Tuesday (Mar 17) following a barrage of missile and drone threats from Iran.

Do not 'proceed to DXB unless...': Dubai shuts airspace; massive flight chaos as 1,900 Iranian missiles, drones rain down on UAE

Authorities report a drone attack near Dubai International Airport struck a fuel tank, causing fires and raising safety concerns. The incident comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf and highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to aerial attacks. Emergency services responded quickly to contain the blaze, and investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the attack and assess damage to the facility.


Gulf's Entire Oil Economy Under Iranian Crosshairs

US-Iran War: Iranian Missiles Target Dubai Airport; Flights Disrupted Briefly

Dubai airport has gradually resumed its service after a drone sparked fire in a nearby fuel tank. Before Iran began attacking US’ air bases in the UAE, Dubai was the world’s busiest for international flights. The airport had suspended operations as a precautionary move.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a statement, the DXB airport noted, "Flights to and from DXB are gradually resuming to selected destinations, following the temporary suspension implemented as a precautionary measure."&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Flights to and from DXB are gradually resuming to selected destinations, following the temporary suspension implemented as a precautionary measure. Please check with your airlines for the latest updates regarding your flights.&mdash; DXB (@DXB) <a href="https://twitter.com/DXB/status/2033425955394605207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Missiles and drone attacks hit across the UAE on Monday, with a drone-related incident sparking a fuel tank fire near Dubai airport that disrupted travel, while a missile killed a civilian in Abu Dhabi. In the eastern emirate of Fujairah, a drone attack on oil infrastructure sparked a fire, just one day after an AFP journalist saw smoke rising from a major UAE energy installation in the emirate.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-woke-up-to-explosion-sounds-indian-expat-in-dubai-notes-people-are-calm-away-from-fear-mongering-1772442572603">'Woke up to explosion sounds': Indian expat in Dubai notes people are calm, away from fearmongering</a>&nbsp;Amid the turbulence in the Middle East, Iran has struck its neighbouring regions. After Iran declared the death of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on March 1 slammed the nation for targeting its neighbours with missiles. The President asked Iran to act accordingly, reinforcing the idea that Tehran is not at war with neighbours like the UAE.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-war-not-with-your-neighbours-uae-warns-iran-after-strikes-1772370559294">'War not with your neighbours': UAE warns Iran after strikes</a>&nbsp;Following the joint US-Israel military action that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to avenge his death. The country has gone all guns blazing at its neighbours. Speaking to the news outlet Sky News, Anwar Gargash, the president's advisor to the UAE President, highlighted how Tehran’s position lacks clarity and a rational vision. He also characterised the attacks as blatant and irresponsible.

Flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) are gradually resuming following a 7-hour suspension caused by a drone strike on a nearby fuel tank.

Dubai airport has gradually resumed its service after a drone sparked fire in a nearby fuel tank. Before Iran began attacking US’ air bases in the UAE, Dubai was the world’s busiest for international flights. The airport had suspended operations as a precautionary move. In a statement, the DXB airport noted, "Flights to and from DXB are gradually resuming to selected destinations, following the temporary suspension implemented as a precautionary measure."

Flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) are gradually resuming following a 7-hour suspension caused by a drone strike on a nearby fuel tank.

Dubai airport reopened: Limited flights resume after drone strike on fuel tank sparks fire

Amid Iran war, the Indian Embassy in United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued advisory for Indian nationals. According to the advisory, filming of incident sites or prohibited areas and sharing them on social media platforms.&nbsp;"UAE authorities have warned that strict action would be taken against any individual for the unauthorized filming of incident sites or prohibited areas or inside the airport(s)," read the advisory of the Indian Embassy in UAE.&nbsp;Flight operations to and from Dubai airport, world’s busiest international aviation centre had been suspended temporarily as a precautionary measure, however, operations have resumed partially.&nbsp;Some of the points Indian nationals have been told to follow in view of the Iran war are:&nbsp;<ul><li>When you hear a warning alert, proceed immediately to a safe place and remain there until the warning alert has been lifted for your area. Do not attempt to go outside to take photograph/record videos.</li><li>Do not take photograph/record videos inside the airport during arrival/departure.</li><li>Strictly avoid sharing or publishing images of incident sites, including damage from projectiles or shrapnel, via digital/social media platforms.</li><li>In the event of shrapnel falling or discovering suspicious objects in your vicinity, report it immediately to the competent authorities to enable them to handle the situation safely and swiftly. Please stay away from the location and do not approach or touch any parts.</li></ul><h2>Extent of damage in Iran war</h2>&nbsp;Eight days of war have brought devastation to civilians in Iran. &nbsp;According to Hossein kermanpour, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Health over 10,000 civilians have been injured and over 1,200 killed so far ion the war.&nbsp;25 hospitals damaged (9 now out of service) 18 pre-hospital emergency bases destroyed 14 ambulances destroyed 2 county health centers damaged 17 comprehensive health service centers damaged 2 rural health houses damaged&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to Hossein kermanpour, spokesperson for Irans Ministry of Health over 10,000 civilians have been injured and over 1,200 killed so far in the war.

Amid Iran war, the Indian Embassy in United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued advisory for Indian nationals. According to the advisory, filming of incident sites or prohibited areas and sharing them on social media platforms. "UAE authorities have warned that strict action would be taken against any individual for the unauthorized filming of incident sites or prohibited areas or inside the airport(s)," read the advisory of the Indian Embassy in UAE. Flight operations to and from Dubai airport, world’s busiest international aviation centre had been suspended temporarily as a precautionary measure, however, operations have resumed partially. Some of the points Indian nationals have been told to follow in view of the Iran war are: When you hear a warning alert, proceed immediately to a safe place and remain there until the warning alert has been lifted for your area. Do not attempt to go outside to take photograph/record videos. Do not take photograph/record videos inside the airport during arrival/departure. Strictly avoid sharing or publishing images of incident sites, including damage from projectiles or shrapnel, via digital/social media platforms. In the event of shrapnel falling or discovering suspicious objects in your vicinity, report it immediately to the competent authorities to enable them to handle the situation safely and swiftly. Please stay away from the location and do not approach or touch any parts. Extent of damage in Iran war Eight days of war have brought devastation to civilians in Iran. According to Hossein kermanpour, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Health over 10,000 civilians have been injured and over 1,200 killed so far ion the war. 25 hospitals damaged (9 now out of service) 18 pre-hospital emergency bases destroyed 14 ambulances destroyed 2 county health centers damaged 17 comprehensive health service centers damaged 2 rural health houses damaged

According to Hossein kermanpour, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Health over 10,000 civilians have been injured and over 1,200 killed so far ion the war.

Do not take photograph, record videos: Indian Embassy in UAE issues advisory

Operations at Dubai International Airport were briefly halted on Saturday (March 7) after a suspected drone incident near the runway, as tensions from the ongoing US-Iran conflict in the region continued to escalate into its eighth day. Footage widely shared on social media appeared to show a powerful blast followed by a thick cloud of smoke rising near the airport area. The clip, which has not been independently verified, suggested that a drone may have struck close to the runway.&nbsp;The video was also broadcast by Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera, further drawing global attention to the incident. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates later clarified that the situation was linked to an interception carried out by the country’s air defence systems. According to officials, the explosion was caused by debris that fell after an aerial threat was neutralised.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">BREAKING 🚨 Exclusive: Dubai 🇦🇪 — Airport ✈️ Moment of the strike by an Iranian-Russian Geran‑2 drone 🛸 on the airport. Reports say the impact occurred just a few dozen meters from a crowded terminal 🏢. Passenger evacuation from planes 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ is also reported.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dubai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dubai</a> 🇦🇪… <a href="https://t.co/11HoQr96cm">pic.twitter.com/11HoQr96cm</a>&mdash; RusWar (@ruswar) <a href="https://twitter.com/ruswar/status/2030177601978089481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In response to the incident, airport authorities temporarily suspended flight operations to ensure passenger safety, which was later resumed. Dubai’s government communication office confirmed the precautionary shutdown in a statement.&nbsp;“Operations at Dubai International (DXB) have been temporarily suspended to prioritise the safety of passengers, airport personnel, and airline crews,” the Dubai Media Office said, adding that all actions were being taken in accordance with established safety procedures.&nbsp;The airport later announced that some services had resumed shortly after the brief suspension. Flights began operating again from both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), though schedules remained disrupted. Passengers were advised not to head to the airport unless their airline had confirmed their flight status, as many departures and arrivals continued to change.<h2>UAE government response</h2>In a separate statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence described the episode as a “minor incident” caused by debris from an intercepted aerial threat. Officials confirmed that no casualties were reported. “The air defence systems of the United Arab Emirates are currently responding to missile and drone threats originating from Iran,” the ministry said, though it did not specify which locations had been targeted. Flight-tracking platform Flightradar24 showed several aircraft circling above Dubai during the disruption, indicating that planes were placed in holding patterns while authorities managed the situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dubai International Airport briefly suspended operations after debris from an intercepted drone or missile threat caused an explosion nearby. Flights later resumed, though disruptions continued as UAE air defences responded to regional tensions.

Operations at Dubai International Airport were briefly halted on Saturday (March 7) after a suspected drone incident near the runway, as tensions from the ongoing US-Iran conflict in the region continued to escalate into its eighth day. Footage widely shared on social media appeared to show a powerful blast followed by a thick cloud of smoke rising near the airport area. The clip, which has not been independently verified, suggested that a drone may have struck close to the runway. The video was also broadcast by Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera, further drawing global attention to the incident. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates later clarified that the situation was linked to an interception carried out by the country’s air defence systems. According to officials, the explosion was caused by debris that fell after an aerial threat was neutralised.

Dubai International Airport briefly suspended operations after debris from an intercepted drone or missile threat caused an explosion nearby. Flights later resumed, though disruptions continued as UAE air defences responded to regional tensions.

WATCH | Footage shows moment when Dubai airport was hit by drone amid Iran war

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor bumped into former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar at the Dubai airport and the result was quite interesting. Tharoor shared a selfie with Akhtar and revealed that both of them talked about India and Pakistan as well as cricket. Notably, Tharoor was returning to Delhi after attending a Literature Festival in England when he met the former Pakistan pacer at the Dubai Airport. The senior politician called the meeting pleasant and heaped praises on the former cricketer. Shoaib Akhtar was also quick to reply to this tweet.&nbsp;

Tharoor described the Pakistan cricket legend as a smart, attractive, and flamboyant bowler. The 67-year-old politician also told Shoaib Akhtar about the mass fan following he has in India.

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<h2>Shashi Tharoor on meeting Shoaib Akhtar</h2>

Sharing his experience after meeting Shoaib Akhtar, Shashi Tharoor posted a selfie and wrote, “On my way back to Delhi via Dubai, was pleasantly surprised when Shoaib Akhtar said hello. What a smart &amp; engaging young man the tearaway fast bowler is! He has plenty of fans on our side of the border. All the Indians who came up to greet me wanted selfies with him too. Had a good conversation about (inevitably) India, Pakistan &amp; cricket.”

Shoaib Akhtar replied to his tweet and said that it was nice meeting the senior Congress leader.

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On my way back to Delhi via Dubai, was pleasantly surprised when <a href="https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shoaib100mph</a> said hello. What a smart &amp; engaging young man the tearaway fast bowler is! He has plenty of fans on our side of the border: all the Indians who came up to greet me wanted selfies with him too. Had a_ <a href="https://t.co/4WZl8V1rbN">pic.twitter.com/4WZl8V1rbN</a>
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<h2>Twitter’s divided reactions to the friendly meet-up</h2>

Soon after Shashi Tharoor shared the selfie on his Twitter profile, netizens showered the post with divided reactions. While a few cricket fans liked the photo and also wished for peace between the two nations, some Twitter users seem to have problems with Tharoor praising and clicking selfies with Pakistan’s former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar.

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"1.4 billion Indians in the world, and of course, as a Congressi you bump into a Pakistani. Keep it up, old chap, good show,” wrote a Twitter user, while another tweet read, “There is nothing more shameful that Indian public elected MP is busy on meeting with a man who wants to capture India.”

Some fans also expressed their wish and wrote that Akhtar should also break his silence on the Pakistan Cricket Board’s statement on ICC ODI World Cup 2023 venue-changing demand.

While sharing an update on his Twitter profile, Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tweeted that he met former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar at Dubai airport. Tharoor was returning to Delhi after attending a Literature festival in England.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor bumped into former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar at the Dubai airport and the result was quite interesting. Tharoor shared a selfie with Akhtar and revealed that both of them talked about India and Pakistan as well as cricket. Notably, Tharoor was returning to Delhi after attending a Literature Festival in England when he met the former Pakistan pacer at the Dubai Airport. The senior politician called the meeting pleasant and heaped praises on the former cricketer. Shoaib Akhtar was also quick to reply to this tweet. Tharoor described the Pakistan cricket legend as a smart, attractive, and flamboyant bowler. The 67-year-old politician also told Shoaib Akhtar about the mass fan following he has in India. Also read: ICC World Cup 2023 full schedule out: Check date, time, venue & all you need to know Shashi Tharoor on meeting Shoaib Akhtar Sharing his experience after meeting Shoaib Akhtar, Shashi Tharoor posted a selfie and wrote, “On my way back to Delhi via Dubai, was pleasantly surprised when Shoaib Akhtar said hello. What a smart & engaging young man the tearaway fast bowler is! He has plenty of fans on our side of the border. All the Indians who came up to greet me wanted selfies with him too. Had a good conversation about (inevitably) India, Pakistan & cricket.” Shoaib Akhtar replied to his tweet and said that it was nice meeting the senior Congress leader. On my way back to Delhi via Dubai, was pleasantly surprised when @shoaib100mph said hello. What a smart & engaging young man the tearaway fast bowler is! He has plenty of fans on our side of the border: all the Indians who came up to greet me wanted selfies with him too. Had a_ pic.twitter.com/4WZl8V1rbN — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) June 26, 2023 × Twitter’s divided reactions to the friendly meet-up Soon after Shashi Tharoor shared the selfie on his Twitter profile, netizens showered the post with divided reactions. While a few cricket fans liked the photo and also wished for peace between the two nations, some Twitter users seem to have problems with Tharoor praising and clicking selfies with Pakistan’s former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. Also read: Football: Real Madrid remain 'hopeful' of signing PSG star Kylian Mbappe - Report "1.4 billion Indians in the world, and of course, as a Congressi you bump into a Pakistani. Keep it up, old chap, good show,” wrote a Twitter user, while another tweet read, “There is nothing more shameful that Indian public elected MP is busy on meeting with a man who wants to capture India.” Some fans also expressed their wish and wrote that Akhtar should also break his silence on the Pakistan Cricket Board’s statement on ICC ODI World Cup 2023 venue-changing demand.

When Shashi Tharoor met Shoaib Akhtar at Dubai airport

An Indian expat, who was eagerly waiting to be repatriated after cancelling his visa, missed a jumbo jet flying 427 stranded Indians to Kerala. The reason is amusing. The gentleman fell asleep at the Dubai International Airport.

P Shajahan, who worked as a storekeeper with a company in Musaffah in Abu Dhabi, told Gulf News on Friday that he fell asleep as he had not slept on Wednesday night waiting for confirmation about the flight and had caught an early morning taxi to reach Dubai.

He was supposed to fly on the Emirates jumbo jet to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, which was chartered by the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) Dubai.

After finishing the check-in procedures and rapid test, he reached the waiting area of the boarding gate at Terminal 3 in the afternoon. Following this, he sat away from most of the others.

And fell asleep.

Airline officials could not trace Shajahan when the flight was to take off. They are now trying to send him on another Emirates flight that will be chartered on Saturday.

An Indian expat, who was eagerly waiting to be repatriated after cancelling his visa, missed a jumbo jet flying 427 stranded Indians to Kerala. The reason is amusing.

An Indian expat, who was eagerly waiting to be repatriated after cancelling his visa, missed a jumbo jet flying 427 stranded Indians to Kerala. The reason is amusing. The gentleman fell asleep at the Dubai International Airport. P Shajahan, who worked as a storekeeper with a company in Musaffah in Abu Dhabi, told Gulf News on Friday that he fell asleep as he had not slept on Wednesday night waiting for confirmation about the flight and had caught an early morning taxi to reach Dubai. He was supposed to fly on the Emirates jumbo jet to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, which was chartered by the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) Dubai. After finishing the check-in procedures and rapid test, he reached the waiting area of the boarding gate at Terminal 3 in the afternoon. Following this, he sat away from most of the others. And fell asleep. Airline officials could not trace Shajahan when the flight was to take off. They are now trying to send him on another Emirates flight that will be chartered on Saturday.

Indian expat falls asleep at Dubai airport, misses flight

Dubai&nbsp;International, one of the world's busiest&nbsp;airports,&nbsp;cancelled, diverted and&nbsp;delayed&nbsp;flights&nbsp;on Saturday&nbsp;due&nbsp;to&nbsp;heavy&nbsp;rain&nbsp;and flooding,&nbsp;Dubai&nbsp;Airports said.

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Flights&nbsp;are likely to be&nbsp;delayed&nbsp;throughout the day and some have been&nbsp;cancelled&nbsp;or diverted to nearby Al Maktoum&nbsp;airport, state-owned&nbsp;Dubai&nbsp;Airports said on Twitter.

Video footage and images posted on social media showed part of the&nbsp;airport's runway area submerged underwater. But could not immediately be verified.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/omans-sultan-qaboos-dies-council-starts-succession-process-273505">Dubai</a>&nbsp;airport&nbsp;is the base of airlines Emirates and flydubai.

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Heavy rainfall has caused disruptions to several flights departing from or arriving at <a href="https://twitter.com/DXB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DXB</a> today. Customers are requested to check their flight status on <a href="https://t.co/CE4AwEsjj5">https://t.co/CE4AwEsjj5</a> for the latest information regarding their flights. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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Emirates said several&nbsp;flights&nbsp;to and from&nbsp;Dubai&nbsp;had been&nbsp;delayed. Flydubai&nbsp;said its&nbsp;flights&nbsp;were also&nbsp;delayed, while some had been diverted.

Dubai International, one of the world's busiest airports, cancelled, diverted and delayed flights on Saturday due to heavy rain and flooding, Dubai Airports said.

Dubai International, one of the world's busiest airports, cancelled, diverted and delayed flights on Saturday due to heavy rain and flooding, Dubai Airports said. Update: Operations at DXB are still affected due to heavy rain and flooding this morning. Flight delays are likely to continue throughout the day. Some flights have been cancelled or diverted to DWC. Check your flight status on https://t.co/7DoBPjBtrz or your airline’s website — Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) January 11, 2020 × Flights are likely to be delayed throughout the day and some have been cancelled or diverted to nearby Al Maktoum airport, state-owned Dubai Airports said on Twitter. Video footage and images posted on social media showed part of the airport's runway area submerged underwater. But could not immediately be verified. Dubai airport is the base of airlines Emirates and flydubai. Heavy rainfall has caused disruptions to several flights departing from or arriving at @DXB today. Customers are requested to check their flight status on https://t.co/CE4AwEsjj5 for the latest information regarding their flights. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. — Emirates Airline (@emirates) January 11, 2020 × Emirates said several flights to and from Dubai had been delayed. Flydubai said its flights were also delayed, while some had been diverted.

Dubai airport flights delayed, cancelled and diverted due to heavy rain

An Emirates plane with 282 people on board was involved in an accident on landing Wednesday at Dubai airport but all the passengers were evacuated safely, the government said.&nbsp;?A firefighter was killed while trying to battle the flames, said the carrier&#39;s chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum said.&nbsp; Fourteen people were admitted to hospital with minor or moderate injuries.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;There was one fatality. It is actually one of the firefighters, a man at Dubai International Airport. But nothing from the people who are on board that aircraft from the passengers and also from the cockpit and cabin crews,&quot; confirmed Sheikh Ahmed. 
 
Footage on social media showed smoke billowing from the aircraft. 
 
The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. 
 
&quot;An Emirates plane coming from India has been involved in an accident on landing at Dubai International,&quot; the government&#39;s Dubai Media Office said on its Twitter account.&nbsp;
All departures from Dubai International Airport have been halted &quot;until further notice,&quot; it added.
Emirates confirmed the incident, saying that the plane was a Boeing 777.&nbsp;

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&quot;We can confirm flight EK521 from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai has been involved in an accident at Dubai International,&quot; the carrier said on its Twitter account.
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We can confirm that there are no fatalities among our passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EK521?src=hash">#EK521</a>
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Emirates said it had &quot;no further information on what may have caused the accident&quot;. 
 
&quot;Our priority remains with the passengers and crew involved,&quot; it said. 
 
Footage on social media showed thick black smoke coming out of the centre of the plane while the fuselage appeared to be lying on the runway with the escape slides opened. 
 
The Dubai Media Office said the fire &quot;has been contained,&quot; adding that emergency teams at the airport and Emirates are &quot;well trained to deal with such incidents&quot;. 
 
The accident comes almost four months after a plane belonging to Dubai&#39;s other carrier, flydubai, crashed and burst into flames as it was landing in Rostov-on-Don, in southern Russia, killing all 61 people onboard. 
 
On July 26, an Emirates Boeing 777-300 aircraft heading to the Maldives made an emergency landing in Mumbai because of a &quot;technical fault&quot;. 
 
Dubai International is the world&#39;s largest hub in terms of international passengers, and is the base for Emirates, from where it serves more than 153 destinations. 
 
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Abu Dhabi&#39;s Etihad have seized a significant portion of transcontinental travel, capitalising on the geographic locations of their Gulf hubs. 
 
Emirates is the largest single operator of the Boeing 777, as well as the Airbus A380 superjumbo, and has expanded its fleet to 250 aircraft last year. 
 
(AFP)

Footage on social media showed smoke billowing from the aircraft, but Emirates said all 282 passengers were safely evacuated

An Emirates plane with 282 people on board was involved in an accident on landing Wednesday at Dubai airport but all the passengers were evacuated safely, the government said. ?A firefighter was killed while trying to battle the flames, said the carrier's chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum said. Fourteen people were admitted to hospital with minor or moderate injuries. "There was one fatality. It is actually one of the firefighters, a man at Dubai International Airport. But nothing from the people who are on board that aircraft from the passengers and also from the cockpit and cabin crews," confirmed Sheikh Ahmed. Footage on social media showed smoke billowing from the aircraft. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. "An Emirates plane coming from India has been involved in an accident on landing at Dubai International," the government's Dubai Media Office said on its Twitter account. All departures from Dubai International Airport have been halted "until further notice," it added. Emirates confirmed the incident, saying that the plane was a Boeing 777. Emirates can confirm that there were 282 passengers and 18 crew on board. #EK521 — Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016 "We can confirm flight EK521 from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai has been involved in an accident at Dubai International," the carrier said on its Twitter account. We can confirm that there are no fatalities among our passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe. #EK521 — Emirates airline (@emirates) August 3, 2016 Emirates said it had "no further information on what may have caused the accident". "Our priority remains with the passengers and crew involved," it said. Footage on social media showed thick black smoke coming out of the centre of the plane while the fuselage appeared to be lying on the runway with the escape slides opened. The Dubai Media Office said the fire "has been contained," adding that emergency teams at the airport and Emirates are "well trained to deal with such incidents". The accident comes almost four months after a plane belonging to Dubai's other carrier, flydubai, crashed and burst into flames as it was landing in Rostov-on-Don, in southern Russia, killing all 61 people onboard. On July 26, an Emirates Boeing 777-300 aircraft heading to the Maldives made an emergency landing in Mumbai because of a "technical fault". Dubai International is the world's largest hub in terms of international passengers, and is the base for Emirates, from where it serves more than 153 destinations. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Abu Dhabi's Etihad have seized a significant portion of transcontinental travel, capitalising on the geographic locations of their Gulf hubs. Emirates is the largest single operator of the Boeing 777, as well as the Airbus A380 superjumbo, and has expanded its fleet to 250 aircraft last year. (AFP)

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