Fire at Abu Dhabi airport under control after interception

Middle East Eye · March 11, 2026 War

Fire at Abu Dhabi airport under control after interception Authorities in the UAE said a fire that broke out at Abu Dhabi’s old airport has been brought under control. The blaze followed what officials described as a successful interception by air defence systems, the Abu Dhabi media office reported. It did not specify the type of projectile involved or where it originated.