Airspace around the Dubai International Airport was closed for about half an hour this morning due to unauthorised drone activity resulting in a number of delays at the airport, a Dubai Airports statement said.



The airspace was closed from 08.08 am to 08.35 am, it said.



"Arrival operations resumed at 0835 hrs and departures at 0840 hrs with some restrictions. Full operations were resumed at 0907 hrs," the statement said.



"Dubai Airports is working closely with its stakeholders to minimise customer inconvenience. Safety is our top priority and Dubai Airports reminds all UAV operators that any and all activities are not permitted unless authorised by regulatory authorities and are strictly prohibited in restricted areas including within 5 kilometres of any airport or landing area," it added.

Earlier in June, Dubai International Airport's airspace was closed for over an hour due to unauthorised drone activity resulting in a number of delays and flight diversions. - TradeArabia News Service