Headlines WED, 11 MAR 2026 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that two Ghanaian nationals were injured in a drone incident near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, March 11.The government says the injuries are not critical and that both individuals are expected to make a full recovery.In a statement issued on the same day, the ministry noted that United Arab Emirates authorities are working with Ghana’s diplomatic missions to ensure the victims receive appropriate care.“The Government of Ghana strongly condemns any act that endangers civilian lives and critical infrastructure,” the statement read in part.Ghana’s Ambassador in the UAE has led a team from the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai to visit the injured nationals in hospital, offering consular assistance.“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the Government of Ghana’s commitment to the protection and welfare of Ghanaian citizens wherever they may be,” the statement added.The Ministry says it is closely monitoring the situation and is actively engaging with both UAE authorities and the United Nations to support efforts aimed at ending hostilities in the region.This comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East following coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran that began on Saturday, February 28, and have since escalated into a broader conflict across the region.Meanwhile, Ghana has lodged a formal complaint with United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres over a missile attack on its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon that left several Ghanaian soldiers injured.

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, paid a working visit to the UAE and checked on the welfare of Ghanaians living there. During the visit, he met Philip Degbevi, who has fully recovered after sustaining injuries from a missile attack at Dubai Airport. All three Ghanaians affected by the recent Middle East conflict in the UAE are reported to be recovering well. The Government of Ghana commended UAE authorities for their support to the victims and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring adequate compensation for those affected. It also reiterated its resolve to provide consular assistance and support to Ghanaians in the Gulf during this period of heightened tensions. Engagements were also held with leaders of the Ghanaian community, assuring them of government solidarity. About 60,000 Ghanaians reside in the UAE, working across sectors including aviation, engineering, education, business, domestic services, and hospitality. The efforts of Ghana’s Ambassador and Consul General in the UAE were also acknowledged for their dedication and service.

have been checking on the welfare of Ghanaians in the UAE during my working visit. Really happy to have met Philip Degbevi (first frame) and to see that he has made a full recovery after sustaining injuries from a missile attack at the Dubai Airport. I am equally glad to report that all three Ghanaians who were injured in the UAE as a result of the recent Middle East conflict are recovering quite well. The Government of Ghana commends UAE authorities for their kind support for all the Ghanaian victims. We are committed to ensuring that all victims are adequately compensated. The Mahama Administration is determined to extend consular assistance and empathy to the victims and all Ghanaians living in the Gulf countries at this period of heightened hostilities. I also met with the leadership of the Ghanaian community and assured them of the strong solidarity of their Government in these turbulent times. There are about 60,000 Ghanaians living in the UAE with varying backgrounds including pilots, engineers, teachers, business executives, domestic workers and hospitality professionals. I commend our Ambassador and the Consul General for the great job they are doing. For God and Country

Breaking | Dubai Government Media Office: Two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport, causing four injuries.

عاجل | المكتب الإعلامي لحكومة #دبي: سقوط مسيرتين في محيط مطار #دبي الدولي ما تسبب في وقوع 4 إصابات

Dubai: Two drones crashed near Dubai Airport, injuring four people. #AlArabiya_Breaking

دبي: سقوط المسيّرتين في محيط مطار دبي تسبب بإصابة 4 أشخاص #العربية_عاجل

#Breaking | Dubai Media Office: Two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport, causing four injuries.

#عاجل | ‏مكتب دبي الإعلامي: سقوط طائرتين مسيرتين بمحيط مطار دبي الدولي ما تسبب في وقوع 4 إصابات

Authorities confirmed that two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport (DXB). The crashes resulted in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Authorities also confirmed that air traffic continues as normal, according to a statement published on the official account of the Dubai Media Office.

أكدت الجهات المختصة سقوط طائرتين مُسيرتين في محيط مطار دبي الدولي (DXB) وتسبب السقوط في إصابات بسيطة لشخصين من الجنسية الغانية وشخص بنغلاديشي، وإصابة متوسطة لشخص من الجنسية الهندية، كما أكدت الجهات المختصة استمرار حركة الطيران بصورة طبيعية، وفق ما نشره الحساب الرسمي للمكتب الإعلامي لحكومة دبي.

The competent authorities confirmed that two drones crashed in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB), causing minor injuries to two people of Ghanaian nationality and one person of Bangladeshi nationality, and moderate injuries to one person of Indian nationality. The competent authorities also confirmed that air traffic continues as normal.

أكدت الجهات المختصة سقوط طائرتين مُسيرتين في محيط مطار دبي الدولي (DXB)، متسببة في إصابات بسيطة لشخصين من الجنسية الغانية وشخص بنغلاديشي، وإصابة متوسطة لشخص من الجنسية الهندية، كما أكدت الجهات المختصة استمرار حركة الطيران بصورة طبيعية.

Dubai Media Office: Two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport Four people injured in the drone crash near Dubai Airport Air traffic continues normally Air navigation is operating normally at Dubai International Airport

مكتب دبي الإعلامي: سقوط طائرتين مسيرتين في محيط مطار دبي الدولي إصابة 4 أشخاص بسقوط مسيرتين في محيط مطار دبي حركة الطيران مستمرة بصورة طبيعية الملاحة الجوية تسير طبيعيا في مطار دبي الدولي

Two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport today, injuring four people, according to local authorities. Authorities stated that two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national sustained minor injuries, while an Indian national suffered moderate injuries.

تحطمت طائرتان مسيّرتان قرب مطار دبي الدولي اليوم، ما أسفر عن إصابة أربعة أشخاص، بحسب ما أفادت به السلطات المحلية. وأوضحت السلطات أن اثنين من المواطنين الغانيين وشخصًا من بنغلاديش أصيبوا بجروح طفيفة، في حين أُصيب مواطن هندي بجروح متوسطة.

Dubai Media Office reported on Wednesday that two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport, injuring four people. The office confirmed that air traffic was operating normally. The statement, released on Dubai's X website, read: "Authorities have confirmed that two drones crashed near Dubai International Airport (DXB), causing minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Authorities have also confirmed that air traffic is continuing as normal."

خبرني - أفاد مكتب دبي الإعلامي، الأربعاء، بسقوط طائرتين مسيرتين في محيط مطار دبي الدولي، ما أسفر عن إصابة 4 أشخاص، مؤكداً أن حركة الطيران مستمرة بصورة طبيعية. وجاء في بيان المكتب الإعلامي على "إكس": "أكدت الجهات المختصة سقوط طائرتين مُسيرتين في محيط مطار دبي الدولي (DXB)، متسببة في إصابات بسيطة لشخصين من الجنسية الغانية وشخص بنغلاديشي، وإصابة متوسطة لشخص من الجنسية الهندية، كما أكدت الجهات المختصة استمرار حركة الطيران بصورة طبيعية".

Dubai Airport was targeted moments ago by an Iranian drone that managed to destroy the radom tower responsible for monitoring, aviation security and radar protection belonging to American interests.

‏استهداف مطار ‎#دبي قبل قليل بمسيرة إيرانية تمكنت من تدمير بــرج الرادوم المسؤول عن المراقبة وأمن الطيران وحماية الرادارات التابع للمصالح الامريكية.

Dubai Airport was targeted moments ago by an Iranian drone that managed to destroy the radom tower responsible for monitoring, aviation security and radar protection belonging to American interests.

‏استهداف مطار ‎#دبي قبل قليل بمسيرة إيرانية تمكنت من تدمير بــرج الرادوم المسؤول عن المراقبة وأمن الطيران وحماية الرادارات التابع للمصالح الامريكية.

A drone crashed near Dubai International Airport.

سقوط طائرة مسيرة في محيط مطار دبي الدولي

Indian National Among 4 Injured After Iranian Drones Hit Near Dubai Airport"Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport a short while ago, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national", said a statement from the Dubai Media Office. Agence France-Presse World News Mar 11, 2026 14:02 pm IST Published On Mar 11, 2026 13:24 pm IST Last Updated On Mar 11, 2026 14:02 pm IST Read Time: 1 min Share TwitterWhatsAppFacebookRedditEmail An Emirates aircraft takes off from Dubai International Airport on March 8, 2026. Show Quick ReadSummary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode United Arab Emirates: Drones fell near Dubai airport on Wednesday, injuring four people, but air traffic continued as normal, Dubai's government said, as Iran presses on with attacks against Gulf countries. "Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport a short while ago, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal," said a statement from the Dubai Media Office. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal.