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UAE Air Traffic Resumes After Drone Attack Disruption

3/17/2026

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Air traffic in the United Arab Emirates has resumed after temporary measures were lifted, following a brief airspace closure by the General Civil Aviation Authority.
A drone attack on the Shah gas field, 180 kilometers southwest of Abu Dhabi, caused a fire that has been contained, and there were no reported injuries.
Oil loading operations at Fujairah port were disrupted by recent drone incidents.

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Air traffic in the United Arab Emirates has resumed after temporary measures were lifted, following a brief airspace closure by the General Civil Aviation Authority.
A drone attack on the Shah gas field, 180 kilometers southwest of Abu Dhabi, caused a fire that has been contained, and there were no reported injuries.
Oil loading operations at Fujairah port were disrupted by recent drone incidents.