The United Arab Emirates has reopened its airspace after a brief shutdown, as Israel and the United States’ war on Iran continues into a third week.
This also comes as Iran continues missile and drone attacks in the Middle East.
According to the UAE’s Defence Ministry, more than 300 ballistic missiles and 1,600 drones have been intercepted by air defences so far.
The decision followed a comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions and was made in coordination with relevant authorities, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority.
The temporary full shutdown lasted nearly two hours and followed a drone strike that triggered a fuel-tank fire at the Dubai Airport.
This was the fourth drone-related incident to occur at the airport, and authorities said there were no injuries reported from the strike.
The regulator said the shutdown was an “exceptional precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and air crews, and safeguarding the UAE’s territory, amid rapidly evolving regional security developments”.
There have also been broader disruptions of flights across the Middle East as a result of the war.
British Airways said it would extend a temporary reduction to its Middle East flight schedule due to ongoing uncertainty affecting flights from Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv.
