Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announces the temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Monday, 16 March. The move is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff.
Travellers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights. Further updates will be announced through official channels as soon as they become available.
The announcement was made shortly after authorities contained a fire near DXB that had broken out following a drone incident that impacted one of the fuel tanks.
Emirates has advised passengers to not go to the airport temporarily, adding that they will keep the public updated.