Name: Drones fall near Dubai airport, deepening travel chaos
Uploaded: 2026-03-11T17:14:40.000Z
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Dubai said two drones came down in the vicinity of its international airport Wednesday, injuring four people.

That's as attacks on the Gulf's infrastructure stretched into the 12th day, hampering efforts to restore flights.

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The regional conflict, which began with US And Israeli airstrikes on Iran, has caused widespread disruption to global air traffic.

It's led to tens of thousands of flight cancellations worldwide, rescheduling and rerouting for airlines across the globe.

Most airspaces in the Middle east, including Qatar, remain shut over missile and drone concerns.

It's plunged aviation into its worst crisis since the pandemic, especially as Dubai International Airport, the busiest hub for global passengers, is one of a few critical transit points for long haul travel.

The conflict has also disrupted a key oil export corridor, leading to an energy crisis and spike in jet fuel prices.

The attack marked a renewed threat after DXB airport sustained damage on the first day of the conflict alongside Abu Dhabi and Kuwait's international airports.

Regional carriers like Dubai's Emirates and Abu Dhabi's Etihad, as well as Qatar Airways have resumed some flights but were still operating well below capacity.