Four people have been injured after the Dubai International Airport sustained damage during an overnight Iranian missile strike targeting sites across the Arab Gulf states.
Dubai’s media office confirmed that “a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained”, but did not provide further details on the nature of the strike.
One of the terminals at the airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, was damaged during the attack, which authorities publicly referred to only as an “incident”.
The sources added that Abu Dhabi International Airport was also hit.
It remains unclear whether the airports suffered direct missile impacts or whether the damage was caused by falling debris following missile interceptions.
There was no immediate response to requests for comment sent by Reuters to Dubai Airports or to Abu Dhabi Airports Company.
Iranian missiles were reportedly fired at Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha, all key east-west aviation gateways, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
The strikes follow military action by the United States and Israel against Iran, after which Tehran launched retaliatory missile barrages across the region.
Airlines across the Middle East suspended flights on Saturday, including services to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, amid mounting security concerns. Flight-tracking data showed large sections of regional airspace virtually empty as carriers rerouted or cancelled services.
Dubai Airports announced the suspension of all flights at both Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports, urging passengers not to travel until further notice.
Emirates and flydubai halted operations, while Etihad Airways suspended all departures from Abu Dhabi until Sunday morning.
Authorities have yet to confirm the full extent of the damage, but the disruption underscores the vulnerability of major international transport hubs as regional hostilities intensify.
Source: Reuters
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