UAE denies ‘untrue’ reports that Houthis targeted Dubai airport

UAE denies ‘untrue’ reports that Houthis targeted Dubai airport
The UAE said the reports were untrue and operations continued as normal. (AFP)
Updated 28 August 2018
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UAE denies ‘untrue’ reports that Houthis targeted Dubai airport

UAE denies ‘untrue’ reports that Houthis targeted Dubai airport

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Monday said air traffic was normal after "false" reports that the Houthi militia in Yemen had targeted Dubai Airport with a drone.

“Air traffic movement in the UAE is normal with no disruptions; Houthi media claims regarding Dubai International Airport are untrue,” the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GCAA) said.

Houthi-run media said earlier that a Sammad-3 drone had targetted the facility, but did not provide any evidence and there were no reports of damage or casualties.

In July, the militants made a similar claim about targeting Abu Dhabi airport, which was denied by the UAE.