Four people, including an Indian national, were injured after two drones were intercepted near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.
According to a statement from the Dubai Media Office, the drones fell in the vicinity of the airport, resulting in injuries to civilians. Officials said air traffic operations at the airport continued without disruption.
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"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," the Dubai Media Office said in a statement posted on X.
The injured were identified as two Ghanaian nationals, one Bangladeshi national and one Indian national.
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
Incident unfolds amid wider regional conflict
The development comes at a time of heightened tensions in West Asia following the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Dubai International Airport, the main hub for Emirates, is the world’s busiest airport for international travel. Authorities have continued to maintain flight operations even as the wider region faces security concerns.
In a separate development, Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said financial institutions and banks in West Asia could become targets, according to Iranian media reports. The warning has raised concerns for financial centres such as Dubai, which hosts numerous international banking institutions.
Diplomatic and aviation precautions increase
The evolving situation has prompted several countries to review security arrangements across the region.
Penny Wong announced that Australia had temporarily shut its diplomatic missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Tel Aviv amid security concerns.
"Our missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Tel Aviv have all had to physically close in the last week," Wong said, adding that the families of diplomatic staff in the United Arab Emirates and Israel had been asked to leave. Meanwhile, aviation authorities have continued to coordinate with airlines to maintain passenger safety as regional airspace conditions evolve.
