Dubai, March 7, 2026 (AFP) - Dubai airport suspends operations after interception

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2026-03-07

Dubai airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, suspended operations on Saturday after an aerial interception in the area during attacks from Iran. "For the safety of passengers, airport staff, and airline crew, operations at Dubai International (DXB) have been temporarily suspended," the government's Dubai Media Office said in a social media post. The announcement came shortly after the aerial interception of an object near the air......

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