1 killed at Abu Dhabi airport after drone interceptions; debris sparks fires at Dubai sites

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An Asian national was killed and seven others injured at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi following drone interceptions, airport authorities said Sunday.

In Dubai, authorities said a drone was intercepted above the city, with falling debris igniting a limited fire on the outer facade of the iconic Burj Al Arab luxury hotel.

In a statement published on its official account on US social media company X, the Dubai Media Office said Civil Defence teams responded immediately and brought the situation under control.

No injuries were reported in the Burj Al Arab incident.

Separately, Dubai authorities confirmed that debris from an aerial interception also caused a fire at one of the berths at Jebel Ali Port.

Dubai Civil Defence teams responded immediately and are continuing efforts to extinguish the blaze.