UAE ISSUES MISSILE ALERT; AIRPORTS RESUME LIMITED OPERATIONS

DUBAI, March 8 (Bernama-Xinhua) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a mobile alert on Sunday warning residents of a potential missile threat and urging them to seek shelter, reported Xinhua.

According to the alert sent by the UAE Ministry of Interior, residents were advised to immediately seek refuge in the nearest secure building and stay away from windows, doors and open areas.

The public was also urged to await further instructions and follow official updates.

Meanwhile, airports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) partially resumed flight operations on Sunday. 

Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC) have resumed limited operations, while airports in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are operating a reduced number of flights. Access to terminals is restricted to passengers with confirmed bookings, according to airport authorities.

Major UAE carriers, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia, have resumed a limited number of flights and advised passengers to check their flight status, as schedules remain subject to change.

On Saturday, flight operations at several UAE airports were temporarily suspended due to regional security concerns but gradually resumed later in the day.

The Chinese Consulate General in Dubai confirmed that several airlines, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Emirates, are preparing to resume flights between Dubai and cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, to assist stranded passengers. Several confirmed flights are scheduled to operate on March 8.  

— BERNAMA-XINHUA