The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) announced on Monday the gradual resumption of certain flights to and from the Dubai International Airport. The move follows a temporary suspension implemented as a “precautionary measure” after a drone strike targeted a fuel tank in the airport’s vicinity. Earlier on Monday, the Dubai Government Media Office issued a statement confirming that the drone incident in the airport’s perimeter resulted in a strike on a single fuel tank. Emirates Airline confirmed in a statement that it expects to operate a limited flight schedule starting after 10:00 am Dubai time, though several flights originally scheduled for Monday have been canceled. The DCAA has advised all travelers to “contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding their flight status.”Additionally, Dubai Airports announced that some incoming flights have been diverted from Dubai International to Al Maktoum International Airport to manage traffic.

Source: Egypt Independent March 16, 2026 15:37 UTC