Dubai resumes flights after drone attack sparked fire at airport, as Trump urges allies to address Strait of Hormuz tensions.
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has announced the gradual resumption of some flights to and from Dubai International Airport to selected destinations, following a temporary suspension of operations.
In a statement, the authority said the phased restoration of services comes after earlier disruptions at the airport.
“The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has announced a gradual resumption of some flights to and from Dubai International Airport to selected destinations, following a temporary suspension,” the statement said.
Passengers have been advised to confirm the status of their flights with their respective airlines before travelling.
“Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights,” the authority added.
Flight operations at the airport had earlier been halted after a drone-related incident caused damage to a fuel tank and triggered a fire within the airport vicinity.
“The airport had temporarily suspended flights after a drone incident damaged a fuel tank and caused a fire,” the statement said.