Thousands, Including Many Indians, Stranded at Abu Dhabi Airport Amid Middle East Tensions
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Thousands Stranded at Abu Dhabi Airport Amid Middle East Tensions, Missile Attacks
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News18•28-02-2026, 23:00
Thousands Stranded at Abu Dhabi Airport Amid Middle East Tensions, Missile Attacks
•Thousands, including hundreds of Indians, were stranded at Abu Dhabi International Airport due to escalating Middle East tensions and reported Iranian missile attacks targeting US bases.
•Airspace closure and flight suspensions followed alarms blaring across terminals, leading to panic and National Guard intervention.
•All departures were cancelled, halting operations at the critical transit hub and affecting global aviation networks.
•Passengers faced long waits for accommodation and emergency transit visas, with food and water supplies arranged by airport administration.
•UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles, resulting in one civilian death and material damage, vowing to respond to the escalation.