Dubai International Airport temporarily suspends flightspublished at 05:24 GMT 16 March
Image source, ReutersAuthorities announced a temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport overnight, following a fire after a "drone-related incident" affected a fuel tank.
No injuries have been reported, but officials said they were taking "all necessary measures" to ensure public safety.
In a post on X, authorities said that the pausing of air traffic was a "precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff", and advised travellers to contact their airline for further updates.
Some flights have also been diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport, another international airport in Dubai.
Dubai International Airport was the world's busiest for international passengers in 2025, handling nearly 90 million travellers.

