Severe Weather Disrupts Flights at Dubai International Airport

A spokesperson for Dubai Airports confirmed today, Friday, that severe weather conditions in the UAE have caused disruptions to some flights at the emirate's main airport. The spokesperson stated in an email regarding operations at Dubai International Airport, "As of 10:00 AM local time (06:00 GMT), 13 inbound flights were diverted to nearby airports, while six outgoing flights were canceled." They added, "Dubai Airports is working closely with airlines, air traffic authorities, and partners in other services at Dubai International Airport to minimize any inconvenience caused to our customers." Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and a major global transport hub. Heavy rainfall early this Friday morning resulted in significant traffic disruptions in the emirate, but the ongoing Dubai Airshow is scheduled to continue as planned for its final day.