Summary
A drone strike near Dubai International Airport caused flights to be suspended and disrupted travel on Saturday. Video verified by the BBC showed an explosion and smoke near Concourse A of the airport. Operations resumed partially, but flight schedules remained subject to change.
Key Facts
- A drone strike happened near Dubai International Airport on Saturday.
- The BBC verified a video showing an explosion and smoke near the airport's terminal.
- Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest in the world, serving 92.3 million passengers in 2024.
- The airport temporarily suspended flights to ensure safety.
- Emirates Airlines also paused its flights and advised travelers not to come to the airport initially.
- Some flights resumed later from Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports.
- Uncertainty remains about flight schedules due to ongoing security concerns.
- President Trump commented on U.S. military actions related to Iran during the incident.
