Dubai International Airport returned to normal operations on Friday following an incident involving a Flydubai flight.

Flydubai flight FZ661 bound for Hargeisa International Airport aborted its takeoff at Dubai International Airport (DXB), leading to the diversion of 14 inbound flights to nearby airports in the UAE.

A spokesperson for Flydubai confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated and were accommodated onto a replacement aircraft to continue their journey.

Dubai Airports issued a statement assuring that DXB resumed operations shortly after the disruption.

In related travel news, Emirates has announced the resumption of daily flights to Beirut, Lebanon, and Baghdad, Iraq, starting February 1, 2025. These routes had been suspended, and the airline will now operate these flights with Boeing 777 aircraft.

The daily service to Beirut will initially include a single round trip, which is scheduled to increase from April 1, with the addition of a second daily flight.

Each trip can accommodate passengers across three classes.

Elsewhere, beyond air travel, Etihad Rail unveiled plans for a high-speed train service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

The proposed service promises travel times of just 30 minutes between the two cities, with the train expected to reach speeds of up to 350 km/h. The project is designed to enhance transportation infrastructure in the UAE and is anticipated to bolster the nation's GDP significantly over the coming years.

This ambitious transport plan is part of a vision to integrate national and regional transport systems, with future expansions potentially connecting to broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) networks.

The developments signify a focused effort by UAE-based entities to improve transportation and connectivity within the region, enhancing both commuter travel and international travel links as part of their strategic infrastructure growth.