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
MSC, TUI, Celestyal, and Aroya Cruises continue to face disruption as regional airspace closures and security concerns keep ships and passengers stranded in Gulf ports
Regional tensions cast a shadow over the world’s leading tourism fair, leaving several Gulf pavilions subdued and business conversations stalled. Industry voices from Jordan and Egypt to PassportNews: “The Middle East deserves stability and hope”
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated its air safety guidelines for conflict zones: airlines are asked to take precautions until March 6, 2026
With Gulf airspace closed, British nationals in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE must register with FCDO for updates and read the official guide on staying safe indoors and seeking shelter: "Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities"
TUI, MSC, Celestyal, and Aroya ships remain docked in Gulf ports as airspace closures and security alerts disrupt sailing. MSC Euribis: "We regret to inform you that we need to change our itinerary"
Scandinavian airline SAS will resume operations in the Emirates with winter flights between Copenhagen and Al Maktoum Airport. Dubai Airports sees the move as a reinforcement of DWC's status as Dubai's future aviation hub
