Dubai flights disrupted after drone attack near airport; missile kills 1 in Abu Dhabi

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 16, 2026 at 10:14 AM

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Drone and missile attacks struck the UAE on Monday, disrupting flights in Dubai and causing a fatality in Abu Dhabi. A drone attack near Dubai airport ignited a fuel tank fire, leading to temporary flight disruptions. In Abu Dhabi, a missile strike killed a civilian. Separately, oil infrastructure in Fujairah was targeted by a drone, resulting in a fire. These incidents follow claims by an Iranian official that rockets were launched from the UAE to attack Kharg Island, which UAE officials deny. Dubai Airports reported a gradual resumption of flights after the drone-related incident.

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Kharg Island 30% Abbas Araghchi 40% Dubai Airports 40% Fujairah 50% Iran 50% Dubai International Airport 60% Abu Dhabi ×370% Dubai ×480% United Arab Emirates ×490%

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United Arab Emirates

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