Drone Incident Near Dubai Airport Causes Fire, Flights Temporarily Suspended

A drone incident near Dubai International Airport on Monday struck a fuel tank, causing a fire that was quickly contained by Dubai Civil Defence teams. No injuries were reported. As a precaution, flight operations at the airport were temporarily suspended, with some flights diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport. The incident occurred amid escalating regional tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with Gulf states facing numerous missile and drone attacks since February.