At least one person has been killed and 11 others injured following missile and drone attacks linked to Iran that affected major airports in the United Arab Emirates late Saturday, authorities said.

Officials confirmed that parts of airport facilities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai were impacted after air defence systems intercepted multiple incoming aerial threats.

In a statement issued Sunday, Abu Dhabi Airports said four people were injured in an incident at Dubai International Airport. Emergency services were deployed immediately, and flight operations were temporarily suspended while safety checks were conducted.

Authorities also reported that debris from an intercepted drone targeting Zayed International Airport caused the death of an Asian national and injured seven others.

“The interception led to debris falling within surrounding areas, resulting in casualties,” the statement said, urging the public to rely on official information and avoid circulating unverified reports.

Government sources stated that the UAE’s air defence systems intercepted dozens of missiles and drones launched from Iran, preventing what they described as more extensive damage. However, fragments from the intercepted projectiles caused limited destruction near airport facilities and residential areas.

The attacks prompted the temporary closure of national airspace and the suspension of operations at key aviation hubs, disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers as flights were delayed or cancelled.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with reports indicating the strikes were part of retaliatory actions following earlier military operations involving the United States and Israel against Iranian targets.