Dubai signals steady air connectivity: Despite regional tensions, DXB says dozens of airlines continue operating regular flights across the Gulf, Asia, Africa and the Middle East
The first interline agreement between the Emirati airline and Cyprus Airways will allow passengers to fly via Dubai to dozens of destinations in Asia, Africa and the Gulf on a single ticket
A passenger flight from Egypt to St Petersburg was diverted to Helsinki overnight as the Russian airport was temporarily closed
The airline will start operating the new routes to Venezuela and Colombia on July 22, 2026, improving connectivity between the Middle East and the Americas. Qatar becomes the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela, and the first airline to operate flights from the Middle East to Caracas and Bogotá Qatar Airways will serve over 160 global destinations this summer
After being among the last to suspend operations, the UAE carrier is now one of the first to return, offering new aircraft, premium cabins, and attractive fares to the Far East
Kuwait announced that several fuel tanks at its airport have been damaged, but no casualties have been reported. Less than two weeks ago, similar damage occurred at Dubai airport. Kuwait's Civil Aviation authority sent a protest letter to the ICAO
A drone hit a fuel tank near the airport early this morning. Flight operations were halted for several hours "to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff." Several flights were diverted to an alternative airport, Emirates is operating on a partial schedule only
Stranded travelers in Dubai, Doha and across the Gulf are paying shocking prices for flights home. Some tickets now exceed $7,000, while private jets cost $200,000
Flights across the Middle East and Gulf remain disrupted due to military tensions. If you’re stranded in Doha, Dubai, or nearby cities, here are 5 simple and free things you can still do this weekend
Major global carriers have started to resume suspended flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and other important hubs in the Middle East. Which airlines have already started flying again and which ones will follow next? Get all the updates as they happen
Starting June 15, 2025: A new daily route will operate between Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Concurrently, the airline will also launch a route to Sharjah – a culturally significant emirate – as part of a strategic expansion in the Gulf
