Dubai International Airport has reported a massive explosion on March 1, after Iran launched a new wave of strikes hours after its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was confirmed dead.
According to Dubai Media Office, Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained.
“Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained,” the Dubai Media Office statement read in part.
Emergency response teams were immediately deployed to manage the situation in coordination with relevant authorities.
Four airport staff sustained injuries and received prompt medical attention.
Further, they confirmed that most terminals had already been cleared of passengers under existing contingency plans, minimizing risk to travelers.
“Four staff sustained injuries and received prompt medical attention. Due to contingency plans already in place, most of the terminals were previously cleared of passengers. Further updates will be provided as they become available,” they noted.
Dubai Airports stated that further updates would be provided as more information becomes available.
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Drone Interception at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Airport Causes One Death and Seven Injuries
Earlier reports from Abu Dhabi airports indicate that one person has died and seven have been injured after an “incident” at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed airport.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to the incident at Zayed International Airport after a drone targeting the airport was intercepted.
As confirmed, debris from the interception caused the death of an Asian national and injured seven others.
“The interception led to falling debris, which resulted in one fatality of an Asian national and seven injuries,” the statement confirmed.
Abu Dhabi Airports urged the public to avoid spreading rumours and rely only on official information, noting that updates would be provided as the situation developed.
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“The public is urged to avoid circulating rumours and to rely only on official sources. Updates will be provided,” they said.
Temporary Suspension of Flights to Dubai Due to Airspace Closure
Several countries including Kenya and Uganda have issued advisories to their citizens travelling to Dubai following the temporary suspension of flights to Dubai due to airspace closure.
In a statement issued on February 28, Uganda airlines informed its clients and that flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) were suspended.
“Uganda Airlines wishes to inform its esteemed guests and the general public of the temporary suspension of its scheduled flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB),” the satement read in part.
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