Emirates has suspended all flights to and from Dubai until further notice, the airline said on Saturday.
It's after operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) were temporarily suspended for safety reasons. Officials say the situation is being managed in accordance with established safety procedures.
In an update issued on Emirates Airline's website and social media, the carrier advised passengers not to travel to the airport while operations remain halted. It said it would provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available.
The airline said the decision was taken with passenger and crew safety as the top priority.
All flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until further notice.
⚠️Please do not go to the airport.
Emirates will share updates when available. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience.
Emirates has also updated their temporary travel options for customers booked to fly between February 28 and March 31.
Passengers may choose to rebook on an alternative flight to the same destination for travel on or before 30 April, or request a full refund of their ticket. Customers who booked through a travel agent have been advised to contact them directly, while those who booked with Emirates can contact the airline or apply for a refund online.
The airline urged passengers to ensure their contact details are up to date through the “Manage Your Booking” service so they can receive the latest updates.
Emirates also confirmed that all city check-in points across Dubai have been temporarily closed until further notice.
The Ministry of Defence said UAE air defences intercepted 15 of the 16 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Saturday, with one falling into the sea.
Dubai carrier flydubai said operations in and out of Dubai has resumed on Saturday after a brief suspension with passengers “requested not to travel to the airport unless they have a booking confirmation”.
India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed exams scheduled for Class 12 students on March 9, March 10, March 11, in the UAE and the Middle East, with the new test date to be announced later.
UAE air defences, on Saturday, responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, according to alerts from the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).
Dubai authorities said on Saturday a “minor incident” caused by falling shrapnel from a successful air-defence interception has been dealt with, stressing that no injuries were reported.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited a number of people injured in the Iranian attacks who are receiving treatment in hospital.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held phone calls with several foreign ministers and officials to discuss the latest developments and the repercussions of Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and other countries.
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