Iran’s drone strikes impacting Dubai’s financial services industry
Drone strikes on Dubai’s airport and financial district are undermining its ability to operate as an international business hub.
On 16 March, Dubai’s airport was temporarily closed following a drone strike. At the time of publication some flights had resumed, yet the emirate’s airlift has already been severely reduced with several international airlines halting flights. British Airways also announced on that date that flights to Dubai would be cancelled until June, citing “continuing uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East and airspace instability”. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Mar 17, 2026 05:14 PM