Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41am on 16 Mar 2026,Monday International
Flights at Dubai International Airport began gradually resuming on Monday after a drone-related incident caused a fire near the airfield. Authorities said a fuel tank close to the airport was damaged, forcing a temporary suspension of flights. Emergency teams quickly put out the fire and no injuries were reported. Several aircraft had to circle outside the airport during the disruption. Passengers were advised to check with airlines for updates. The incident comes amid rising tensions in West Asia. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones over Riyadh and eastern regions on Monday, adding that the drones were destroyed before causing any damage.
