Flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi Hold as Air Raid Alerts Sound

Flights into Dubai and Abu Dhabi are holding as air raid alerts were activated in the country, according to tracking data. Aircraft bound for both airports remained in holding patterns while the alerts sounded. The reports emerged on Friday as monitoring showed multiple flights circling rather than proceeding with landings.

The alerts prompted a pause in normal arrival operations at the two major airports. Flight tracking services showed several inbound flights maintaining altitude and course offsets consistent with holding instructions. No immediate information was available on the origin of the alerts or any related events on the ground.

Officials have not released statements on the situation or expected duration of the holds. Air traffic into the airports had been proceeding normally earlier in the day before the alerts began. Flight operators typically receive instructions from air traffic control during such events to ensure safety while alerts are active.