A drone strike on a fuel tank near Dubai International Airport triggered a fire and led to the temporary suspension of all flights on Monday. Emergency crews swiftly contained the blaze, and authorities confirmed no injuries.
India remained the largest passenger market at Dubai International Airport in 2025, with nearly 12 million travellers. The airport retained its position as the world’s busiest for international travel, handling record passenger numbers and strengthening its global connectivity
The state-run WAM news agency called the rain Tuesday “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949.”
