Dubai: A Bangladeshi national was among four airport staff injured after two drones fell near the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the incident left one Bangladeshi, two Ghanaian nationals, and one Indian national injured. The Bangladeshi and the two Ghanaians sustained minor injuries while the Indian national suffered moderate injuries. All of them received prompt medical attention.
Authorities have stated that air traffic at the airport is operating normally. Dubai Airports, which operates DXB and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), announced that operations had partially resumed from March 7 after a brief interruption. Travellers are advised to confirm their flight schedules with airlines as changes may still occur.
Earlier, on March 1, a concourse at DXB sustained minor damage in a separate incident that was swiftly contained. Emergency response teams were deployed immediately, coordinating with relevant authorities to handle the situation. Four staff members were injured in that incident and received immediate medical treatment. Most terminals had been cleared of passengers due to contingency plans.
Dubai International Airport recorded a historic year with 95.2 million passengers last year, marking a 3.1 percent increase compared to the previous year. December was the busiest month with 8.7 million passengers, a 6.1 percent increase year on year. The fourth quarter was the busiest ever, with 25.1 million passengers, up 5.9 percent from the same period in 2024. Total flight movements reached 118,000 in the fourth quarter, contributing to an annual total of 454,800, a rise of 3.3 percent year on year.