Dubai maintained uninterrupted airport operations during weeks of regional conflict, as Dubai International Airport (DXB) managed over 100 missile alerts while continuing to handle passenger and cargo traffic.
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Dubai International Airport (DXB) temporarily suspended flight operations after an aerial interception during missile and drone attacks originating from Iran.
Emirates (EK) was forced to disrupt inbound services to Dubai International Airport (DXB) after Iranian missiles and drones targeted the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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