DUBAI: Dubai International Airport released a statement on Sunday confirming that flights were operating as normal after a news report claiming the Houthi militia had launched a drone attack against the airport.
“With regards to reports by questionable sources this morning, Dubai Airports can confirm that Dubai International (DXB) is operating as normal without any interruption,” said an airport spokesman.
The statement was also carried by the Dubai Media Office on Twitter.
With regards to reports by questionable sources this morning, Dubai Airports can confirm that Dubai International (DXB) is operating as normal without any interruption.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 30, 2018
Earlier on Sunday, the Houthi’s Al-Masirah TV reported, without providing evidence, that a Sammad-3 drone had launched an attack on the airport.
UAE officials last month denied reports by Houthi media that the group had targeted Dubai airport with a drone.
