Drone attack disrupts Dubai flights as Iran continues Gulf attacks

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 16, 2026 at 08:52 AM

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Drone attacks disrupted flights at Dubai International Airport on March 16, 2026, causing a fire near the facility. Flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport, and a temporary suspension was implemented as a safety precaution. In Abu Dhabi, a missile strike on a civilian vehicle in Al Bahyan area resulted in one death. A fire also broke out in an industrial zone in Fujairah following a drone attack. These incidents follow previous drone attacks and rising tensions in the region, with Iran justifying the attacks by citing the presence of US military bases in Gulf countries.

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Iran has fired more than 1,800 missiles and drones at the UAE.

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A fire broke out in an industrial zone in Fujairah after a drone attack.

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The incident in Abu Dhabi resulted in the death of a Palestinian.

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Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to “an incident involving a missile falling on a civilian vehicle”.

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Dubai flights disrupted after a drone attack sparked a fire near the airport.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Israel 30% United States 40% Al Maktoum International Airport 50% Dubai Civil Aviation Authority 50% Dubai Media Office 60% Fujairah ×260% Abu Dhabi ×270% Dubai International Airport ×380% United Arab Emirates ×285% Iran ×390%

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drone attack 100% dubai flights disrupted 90% iran 80% united arab emirates 70% airport fire 60% gulf countries 50% missile attack 50% civilian casualties 40%

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Iran

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