Dubai International Airport flights suspended after drone strikes runway

All flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were suspended on Saturday after a drone struck one of the airport’s runways, according to video published by Al Jazeera The incident, which was reported on March 7, 2026, has halted all operations at the major international aviation hub

The brief report confirmed the strike and the subsequent flight suspension but did not provide further details on the extent of the damage, potential casualties, or the origin of the drone No group has yet claimed responsibility for the incident, and officials have not yet released a public statement.

The suspension of flights at one of the world's most significant connection points for global travel is expected to cause major disruptions to international schedules and logistics. It remains unclear when the airport will resume operations. This is a developing story, and more information will be added as it becomes available.