The Dubai International Airport. ARCHIVE

Four airport staff were injured after a concourse at Dubai International Airport (DXB) sustained minor damage during an incident, according to the Dubai Media Office on Sunday (March 1). In a statement, Dubai Airports confirmed that the damage was quickly contained and emergency response teams were immediately deployed. “Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. Four staff sustained injuries and received prompt medical attention. Due to contingency plans already in place, most of the terminals were previously cleared of passengers. Further updates will be provided as they become available,” the statement said. Authorities clarified that those injured were airport staff and that they received prompt medical care. Because contingency measures had already been activated, most passenger terminals had been cleared before the incident, limiting further risk. The development came hours after the Ministry of Interior issued a nationwide alert at 12:30am on Sunday (March 1, 2026). Residents across the UAE received emergency notifications on their mobile phones warning of a potential missile threat. The alert read: “Due to current situation, a potential missile threat, seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building, and steer away from windows, doors and open areas. Await further instructions.” Authorities have not directly linked the airport incident to the missile warning but confirmed that emergency protocols were implemented immediately.

Flights suspended across Dubai

On Saturday (February 28), Dubai Airports announced that all flights at DXB and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) were suspended until further notice due to regional security developments. Emirates also temporarily suspended operations to and from Dubai amid multiple regional airspace closures. The airline advised passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

Separate Palm Jumeirah incident

Earlier on Saturday, four people were injured in a separate incident at a building in Palm Jumeirah. According to the Dubai Media Office, emergency teams were deployed immediately and secured the site. Dubai Civil Defence confirmed that a resulting fire was brought under control. “Four individuals sustained injuries and have been transferred to medical facilities. The safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors remain the highest priority. Authorities continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the public,” the statement said. Residents were urged to remain calm, rely solely on verified information from official sources and avoid circulating unverified videos or images online.

UAE offers condolences

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences to the family of a Pakistani national who died following earlier Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE. On Saturday, the Ministry of Defense confirmed that the country had been subjected to what it described as a “blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles.” The missiles were successfully intercepted, but falling debris in a residential area caused material damage and the death of one civilian of Asian nationality. Officials said the UAE’s overall security situation remains stable as authorities continue to monitor developments and prioritise public safety. Further updates are expected. CAM/WAM/ICA/Expat Media
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