One killed, seven injured after drone debris falls near Zayed International Airport

2026-03-01 - 03:13

ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi Airports announced that the competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi dealt with an incident resulting from the interception of an Iranian drone that had targeted Zayed International Airport.The interception led to falling debris, causing the death of an Asian national and injuring seven others, authorities said.Abu Dhabi Airports urged the public not to circulate rumors or inaccurate information and stressed the importance of relying only on official sources for updates.The authority affirmed that any further developments will be announced as soon as they become available.