Dubai, March 16, 2026 (AFP) - Dubai airport gradually resumes flights after nearby drone fire

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2026-03-16

A "drone-related incident" sparked a fuel tank fire near Dubai airport on Monday and disrupted travel, as Iran maintained its Gulf attacks, though authorities said flights were gradually resuming. "Flights to and from DXB are gradually resuming to selected destinations, following the temporary suspension implemented as a precautionary measure," Dubai Airports said in a statement on X. The latest incident near what is usually the world's busiest a......

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