Dubai Airport flights cancelled after fuel tank hit in drone strikeThe Middle East is in its third week of conflictView 3 Images The status of a cancelled Emirates flight is displayed on a mobile phone screen (file image) (Image: Marcin Golba/NurPhoto/Shutterstock)A leading airline has announced the cancellation of several flights following a blaze near Dubai's airport after a drone hit a fuel tank. ‌The announcement follows the temporary closure of Dubai International Airport, with all flight operations halted after a drone collided with a fuel tank, sparking a fire. View 3 Images Dubai International Airport has also been targeted with four people injured after a drone fell nearby (Image: AFP via Getty Images)‌"Unfortunately, some flights from today's schedule have been cancelled. A drone hit a fuel tank at the airport early on Monday, sparking a fire and necessitating the temporary suspension of flights. View 3 Images An Emirates international flight from Dubai lands at Pearson Airport in Toronto (file image) (Image: AP)

Source: Daily Mirror March 16, 2026 19:10 UTC