UAE air traffic operations return to normal

AI Summary

The UAE temporarily closed its airspace due to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran before restoring normal air traffic operations shortly afterward. The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the precautionary measures were lifted following the defense ministry's response to the threats. The incident highlights the direct spillover of the Iran conflict into Gulf state airspace and aviation.

March 17 (Reuters) - Air traffic in the United Arab Emirates returned to normal after temporary precautionary measures were lifted, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday, citing the country's General Civil Aviation Authority. Earlier on Tuesday, the authority announced a temporary closure of the country's airspace amid rapidly evolving regional security developments, after the defence ministry said it was responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. (Reporting by Enas Alashray; Editing by Tom Hogue)