Four injured in drone incident near Dubai International Airport

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 11:45

By ARN News Staff

Four people have been injured after two drones fell near Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday, the authorities announced, adding that air traffic continued without disruptions.

In a post shared by the social media handles of Dubai Media Office, the authorities said three people sustained minor injuries, while one had a moderate injury.

The authorities have also confirmed that air traffic continued to operate normally following the incident.

Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 11, 2026

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