Flights have been suspended at Dubai Airport after a fire “resulting from impact to one of the fuel tanks” in what authorities earlier described as “a drone-related incident”.
No injuries have been reported and the situation is under control, Dubai Media Office said.
“Dubai Civil Defence teams have successfully contained the fire resulting from impact to one of the fuel tanks in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport,” Dubai Media Office said.
In a post on X shortly after 4am, Dubai Media Office said: “Authorities are currently responding to a fire resulting from a drone-related incident in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport. All necessary measures are being taken to ensure everyone’s safety.”
The emirate's media office announced the suspension of flights at 6.30am.
“Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announces the temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff,” it said on X. “Travellers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights.”
It comes as Iran continues to carry out strikes on Gulf nations.
Dubai Airport was the target of a strike last week that injured four people. Two Ghanaians and a Bangladeshi suffered minor injuries in the incident, while an Indian was moderately injured.
In Abu Dhabi last week, authorities said that a fire was caused by debris from intercepted missiles at the emirate's old airport.
The UAE has intercepted hundreds of missiles and drones since the US and Israel launched strike against Iran earlier this month.
Last week, the UN Security Council adopted a Bahrain-sponsored resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on the territories of several Gulf states.
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, said on Saturday said Iran's attacks on Gulf nations highlighted its “military failure, political isolation and lack of morality”.
