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Dubai airport resumes some flights after drone attack caused fuel tank blaze

ABI Analysis · South Africa infrastructure Sentiment: -0.65 (negative) · 16/03/2026
Dubai's international airport was gradually resuming flights on Monday after a fuel tank fire caused by a drone attack forced a temporary suspension, spotlighting the challenge for regional carriers grappling with the Middle East crisis.

Sources: Daily Maverick

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