According to eyewitness accounts, a drone carried out an attack on the airport territory. Videos have surfaced on social media showing the strike, after which thick smoke appears in the sky over the airport. It is reported that debris may have landed near Terminal 2.
Authorities in the emirate promptly dealt with the aftermath of the incident.
Airport administration representatives noted that the temporary closure was due to safety considerations.
In an official statement, it is emphasized: "To protect passengers, staff, and airline crews, Dubai International Airport has temporarily suspended its operations. All actions are being carried out in strict accordance with existing safety protocols."
The day before, the Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates reported that they were repelling an air attack organized by Iran using missiles and drones.
