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flag A drone strike near Dubai Airport caused a fuel tank fire, halting flights for 4.5 hours and diverting 65 flights on March 16, 2026.

flag A drone strike near Dubai International Airport on March 16, 2026, triggered a fire at a fuel tank, prompting a temporary four-and-a-half-hour suspension of air traffic. flag The disruption caused 65 flights to be diverted, including multiple Emirates flights from Europe that turned back after 9–10 hours in the air, with some traveling over 4,800 miles. flag No injuries were reported, but operations remained disrupted, affecting airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, and KLM. flag Dubai Airports gradually resumed limited flights, while regional tensions involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel heightened security concerns. flag Passengers were advised to check with airlines for updates.

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