Dubai Airport has seen substantial flight disruption as Emirates, British Airways and Qatar Airways subject updates.
BA has cancelled all its flights to Dubai till June (Picture: Getty)
The warfare in Iran continues to disrupt flights to and from Dubai, with one main airline cancelling its service till June. The UK International Workplace has additionally up to date its recommendation for 31 international locations. British Airways is not going to function any flights till the summer season, it introduced on Tuesday, because the UAE metropolis continued to be the goal of Iranian retaliatory strikes, with explosions being heard that night time by locals. A BA spokesperson mentioned: “[The cancellations are] because of the persevering with uncertainty of the state of affairs within the Center East and airspace instability, and to offer extra readability to our clients.”
In the meantime, Emirates is working flights to Dubai, however many are close to empty, it has been reported. Knowledge from Flightrader24 confirmed that Emirates recorded its highest variety of companies on Sunday because the battle started, with 369 flights; nonetheless, this was nonetheless round 70% decrease than pre-conflict ranges. Dubai officers acknowledged reviews of explosions in a single day, saying the town had deployed its air defence to sort out the risk. An replace issued shortly earlier than 6.30am on Wednesday from the Dubai Media Workplace learn: “Authorities in Dubai affirm the success of all air interception operations, with no accidents reported. Please depend on official sources for updates.”
Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has confirmed it would cease all flights to and from the United Arab Emirates metropolis till the tip of subsequent month. Twenty-five airways in complete have halted all flights to and from Dubai for various intervals.
2 weeks in the past07:28 Catherine Mackinlay
Dubai intercepts extra missiles
Authorities in Dubai mentioned the sounds heard in some components of the emirate round 1:30am native time have been brought on by profitable air defence interceptions.
It has urged the general public to depend on data from official sources.
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2 weeks in the past06:40 Tannur Anders
Iran says British lives put ‘at risk’
Iran has warned that British lives have been put “at risk” after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer mentioned america can use UK bases to strike Iranian missile websites focusing on the Strait of Hormuz.
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2 weeks in the past05:08 Tannur Anders
Trump says US considers ‘winding down’ army efforts in Center East
US President Donald Trump wrote in a put up on his social media website Reality Social on Friday that his nation is “getting very near assembly our targets” because it considers “winding down” army efforts within the Center East.
2 weeks in the past04:16 Tannur Anders
US contemplating technique to ‘safe or extract’ Iran’s nuclear supplies
US broadcaster CBS has reported that the Trump administration is contemplating a method to “safe or extract” Iran’s nuclear supplies.
The US-based Human Rights Activists Information Company (HRANA) has mentioned that a minimum of 3,220 folks have been killed in Iran because the joint US-Israeli assaults on February 28.
HRANA is affiliated with the Human Rights Activists in Iran organisation.
2 weeks in the past03:07 Tannur Anders
Neither missile struck the bottom
Diego Garcia is one among two bases that the UK has authorised the US to utilise for defensive operations in opposition to Iranian missiles.
It’s understood that neither of the missiles aimed toward Diego Garcia struck the bottom.
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2 weeks in the past01:48 Tannur Anders
Island with joint US-UK army base focused with mid-range ballistic missiles
An island that hosts a joint US and British army base has been focused by Iran, in line with The Wall Road Journal.
It has been reported that the island of Diego Garcia was focused with a minimum of two mid-range ballistic missiles.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has mentioned that the United Arab Emirates’ Ras Al Khaimah will likely be focused if Iran’s Abu Musa and Higher Tunb islands are hit once more.
In an announcement revealed by the IRGC-affiliated Fars information company, the Guard mentioned its forces will topic Ras Al “to crushing blows” if new assaults occur on the islands.
2 weeks in the past00:31 Tannur Anders
Explosions heard in Tehran
Explosions have been heard in Tehran early on Saturday morning, Iran’s Fars information company reported.
2 weeks in the past23:41 Tannur Anders
US to take away sanctions on Iranian crude oil for 30 days
The US will take away its personal sanctions on Iranian crude oil and petroleum merchandise for 30 days, the US Treasury Division mentioned.
The battle within the Center East has shocked oil markets globally.
2 weeks in the past23:16 Tannur Anders
No surplus crude oil for world markets from Iran
Iran has mentioned that it doesn’t have surplus crude oil to produce world markets after the US Treasury Secretary mentioned his nation might raise sanctions on Iranian oil at sea.
Iran’s Oil Ministry spokesman Saman Ghoddoosi mentioned in a put up on social media: “At present, Iran principally has no surplus crude oil left on the water or for provide in different worldwide markets, and the US Treasury secretary’s assertion is solely aimed toward giving hope to consumers.”
2 weeks in the past22:28 Lauran O’Toole
Dubai normally a well-liked location for Easter holidays
Laura Lindsay, of journey app Skyscanner, mentioned Dubai is normally a well-liked location for Easter holidays by households searching for winter solar, however “given the continuing occasions travellers are taking a look at various locations”.
She went on: “The most recent Skyscanner search knowledge reveals the highest locations for UK travellers this Easter embrace Spain, Italy, France and Portugal.
“As we noticed within the pandemic, travellers pay shut consideration to the information agenda and journey advisories.”
2 weeks in the past22:03 Lauran O’Toole
Brits replanning Easter breaks to keep away from the Center East
UK holidaymakers are replanning Easter breaks to keep away from the Center East due to the battle within the area.
Journey firms reported that many households stay eager to get away throughout the faculty vacation interval, with rising demand for Mediterranean hotspots in addition to long-haul locations that may be reached with out altering planes in international locations affected by the warfare.
Airports in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi are very important hubs for journey between Europe and the continents of Asia and Australia, however the battle between Iran and the US and its allies has precipitated widespread airspace restrictions – inflicting main disruption to flights.
Neil Swanson, UK managing director of tour operator Tui, mentioned clients are exhibiting “hesitation” about continuing with booked journeys to the Gulf or these involving flight connections within the area.
Calandagan, the world’s top-rated flat horse of 2025, is ready to fly from Paris to Dubai on Saturday to contest the Sheema Traditional at Meydan subsequent weekend, regardless of ongoing tensions within the Gulf area.
“We’ve been very pleased with Calandagan,” Nemone Routh, the proprietor’s racing supervisor, mentioned on Friday. “If we didn’t run in Dubai then we’d have been taking a look at races in the summertime. He’s in nice type and we have already got a filly on the market with workers. We’ve been holding in shut contact with them.
“We’ve assessed the entire state of affairs, labored the horse once more this morning and he’s in nice type so we’ve taken the choice to ship him and run him subsequent weekend.”
Calandagan has been given the go forward to run within the Dubai Sheema Traditional (Picture: John Walton/PA Wire) 2 weeks in the past20:25 Lauran O’Toole
Worth of properties in Dubai tumbles
The worth of properties in Dubai has tumbled because the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to come back below heavy fireplace from Iran.
Actual property in luxurious areas of the town has reportedly seen main reductions because the first Iranian retaliatory assaults have been fired. The largest drop when it comes to a share was 26.7% for a model new, luxurious two-bedroom house, it has been reported.
2 weeks in the past19:38 Lauran O’Toole
Over 100 folks arrested in Abu Dhabi on suspicion of circulating ‘incorrect data’ on-line
Over 100 folks have been arrested within the UAE’s Abu Dhabi emirate on suspicion of filming incidents and circulating “incorrect data” on social media throughout the Center East warfare.
“Abu Dhabi Police introduced the arrest of 109 people of assorted nationalities who filmed websites and incidents and circulated incorrect data through social media platforms throughout present occasions,” the drive mentioned in a put up on X.
“Such actions are liable to incite public opinion and unfold rumours amongst members of the group,” the put up added.
Keir Starmer’s Authorities has agreed to let the US army use British bases for defensive strikes on Iranian websites focusing on the Strait of Hormuz.
After a gathering with high ministers on Friday, a No10 spokeswoman confirmed that the UK has allowed the US to make use of its army bases within the area to assist defend in opposition to assaults. This consists of taking motion in opposition to missile websites which can be threatening ships within the Strait of Hormuz.
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2 weeks in the past18:14 Lauran O’Toole
Iran has fired round 1,672 drones on the UAE
For the reason that begin of the warfare Iran has fired round 1,672 drones on the UAE.
Based on some UAE Ministry of Defence figures, dozens of drones have fallen contained in the nation after being intercepted or breaking by way of defences, inflicting materials harm and a few casualties.
2 weeks in the past17:36 Lauran O’Toole
KLM cancels all flights to and from Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam
Dutch-carrier KLM has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam.
The airline mentioned mentioned these whose flights have been cancelled are eligible for a refund.
In an announcement on their web site, KLM mentioned: “As a result of ongoing geopolitical unrest within the Center East, KLM has determined to cancel all flights to and from Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam till 17 Could.
“The security of our passengers and crew is at all times our high precedence. We perceive that this choice has a major influence on our vacationers and are doing every thing attainable to maintain them properly knowledgeable.
“Passengers whose flights have been cancelled will likely be notified personally. They will change their flight or request a refund on the KLM web site.
“We proceed to carefully monitor the state of affairs and stay in touch with the related authorities.
KLM cancels all flights to and from Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam (Picture: Getty) 2 weeks in the past16:55 Lauran O’Toole
The UK International Workplace supplies steering on journey to Dubai
The UK International Workplace at the moment advises in opposition to all however important journey to the UAE and different Gulf states on account of regional tensions.
These already within the UAE are suggested to comply with native authorities’ directions, register your presence with the UK authorities and be ready for sudden modifications within the safety state of affairs
The UK International Workplace at the moment advises in opposition to all however important journey to the UAE (Picture: Getty) 2 weeks in the past16:37 Lauran O’Toole
Emirates subject advise to travellers going to UAE between these dates
Emirates, Dubai’s flagship provider, has assured passengers that if their journey plans have been affected, the airline will do its greatest to rebook them on the subsequent accessible Emirates flight. This is applicable to most disrupted tickets, together with journeys connecting past Dubai.
These with tickets between February 28 till and together with April 15 have these choices:
Rebook on an alternate flight: Passengers can rebook on one other flight to your meant vacation spot on or earlier than Could 31.
Request a refund: You may request for a refund by finishing the refund type if you happen to booked immediately with the airline.
Those that booked with a journey agent ought to contact them.
2 weeks in the past16:24 Lauran O’Toole
Dubai Police urges residents to comply with security tips throughout Eid
Dubai Police has urged residents to comply with security directions amid Eid Al Fitr festivities.
In an advisory, authorities mentioned these receiving emergency alerts whereas driving ought to stay calm, keep away from sudden stops and head to the closest most secure location.
“For those who obtain an alert whereas driving your car, proceed driving calmly and cautiously with out sudden stops, clear the left lane for emergency autos, and head to the closest secure location,” Dubai Police mentioned.
Mojtaba Khamenei issued a brand new assertion on Friday afternoon to mark the Persian New Yr. The brand new Supreme Chief of Iran spoke to his nation as it’s marking Nowruz amid the continuing battle.
In a written assertion learn on Iranian tv Khamenei mentioned the US and Israeli strikes have been based mostly on the mistaken perception that assassinating Iran’s high leaders would set off the federal government’s collapse.
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Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a brand new assertion (Picture: Getty) 2 weeks in the past15:26 Lauran O’Toole
Spain to introduce a ‘short-term freeze’ on rents
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has introduced a decree introducing a “short-term freeze” on rents in Spain amid the warfare in Iran.
“We don’t assist this warfare, however we would be the EU nation with the most effective social and financial protections as we face it,” the Spanish prime minister, who has explicitly condemned the US and Israel’s “unilateral army motion” in opposition to Iran, he mentioned.
2 weeks in the past15:09 Lauran O’Toole
Poland withdraws its troops from Iraq amid ‘worsening safety state of affairs’
Poland has simply introduced it withdrawn its troops from Iraq amid “worsening safety state of affairs within the Center East area”.
The nation’s defence minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, mentioned that “most personnel is already in Poland or en route, with some in Jordan.”
“This enables us to take care of the continuity of [the deployment] within the area,” he mentioned.
US officers say hundreds of extra US troops will likely be deployed to the Center East, Reuters reviews.
2 weeks in the past13:46 Rebecca Robinson
Ukrainian troopers deployed to UAE
Volodymyr Zelensky says 228 Ukrainian personnel have been deployed in Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan to assist counter-drone operations.
He mentioned: “I cannot disclose the main points. We’re working for now. We’re on website. We wish to say that native specialists in air defence are at a reasonably excessive stage. However they work with ballistics extra.
“However as for small-scale air defence, how you can work in opposition to large strikes by the Shaheeds, I believe, aside from us, nobody has such expertise.”
2 weeks in the past13:13 Rebecca Robinson
Singapore Airways cancels flights till April
Singapore Airways flights between Singapore and Dubai have been cancelled till April 30.
Flights SQ494 from Singapore to Dubai and SQ495 from Dubai to Singapore have been cancelled.
The airline mentioned:.”Because the state of affairs stays fluid, different SIA flights could also be affected.”
It suggested clients to go to its flight standing web page for details about their flights.
Singapore Airways cancelled two flights. (Picture: Getty) 2 weeks in the past12:34 Rebecca Robinson
Taiwanese nationals caught in UAE
The Taiwanese Ministry of International Affairs mentioned no Taiwanese nationals might return from the UAE at this time on account of flight cancellations.
They’ve thus far, nonetheless, facilitated the return of two,625 folks and acquired requests for help from an additional 486.
The Ministry of International Affairs advises in opposition to non-essential journey to high-risk international locations within the Center East and stranded Taiwanese nationals ought to preserve contact with the related abroad missions.
2 weeks in the past12:01 Rebecca Robinson
UAE ‘expelling 2,500 Iranian college students’
Iran’s IRNA information company reported that the United Arab Emirates is expelling 2,500 Iranian college students.
Report in Iran: UAE to Expel 2,500 Iranian College students. Iranu2019s IRNA information company reported that the United Arab Emirates is expelling 2,500 Iranian college students, describing the transfer as u201cillegal.u201d
— Israel Information Pulse (@israelnewspulse) March 19, 2026
2 weeks in the past11:24 Rebecca Robinson
‘Enterprise as ordinary’ for Dubai World Cup
Horse coach Saeed bin Suroor insists it’s “enterprise as ordinary” out in Dubai forward of the World Cup in simply over every week.
Abroad illustration is down this 12 months on account of tensions within the Center East, although Bin Suroor mentioned everyone seems to be calm concerning the state of affairs.
“We’re wanting ahead to subsequent Saturday,” he advised the Press Affiliation.
“We’ll be working Dubai Future within the Gold Cup, I took him for some work to Meydan the opposite day with Ardour And Glory and he labored properly so we’re searching for run.
“We’re simply carrying on as regular. It isn’t such as you see within the media, it’s a lot calmer, as you’ll say it’s enterprise as ordinary.
“Every little thing is open, the shops, the eating places, the streets are busy. Life is regular right here within the UAE.
“Hopefully it’s over quickly. Shortly after World Cup night time I will likely be again in Newmarket.”
Saeed bin Suroor says its enterprise as ordinary. (Picture: Getty)
Actual property in luxurious areas of Duai has reportedly seen main reductions because the first Iranian retaliatory assaults have been fired.
The largest drop when it comes to a share was 26.7% for a model new, luxurious two-bedroom house, it has been reported.
The 1,659 sq ft dwelling was initially listed for about £1.2million earlier than having its value dropped to £900,000, in line with the Day by day Mail.
New analysis reveals total transactions in Dubai’s property market have fallen by greater than 50% in March.
A £22 million villa on the Lanai Island space had £2.3million taken off its unique asking value, whereas a seven-bedroom home within the upmarket Arabian Ranches dropped to £4.4million down from £5.5million, the Mail reported.
Houses in Dubai’s well-known Jumeirah Islands neighbourhood have additionally been affected by the turbulence available in the market.
The Dubai property market is struggling. (Picture: Getty) 2 weeks in the past10:36 Rebecca Robinson
UAE intercepts 26 drones
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence mentioned its air defences have already intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 26 drones at this time.
2 weeks in the past10:04 Rebecca Robinson
109 arrested in Abu Dhabi ‘for filming occasions’
Abu Dhabi Police have confirmed the arrests of 109 folks for “filming occasions and disseminating deceptive data”.
The drive mentioned on X: “Abu Dhabi Police introduced the arrest of 109 people of assorted nationalities who filmed websites and occasions and disseminated inaccurate data through social media platforms throughout the ongoing occasions, an motion that would stir public opinion and unfold rumors amongst group members.
“Abu Dhabi Police has taken the mandatory authorized and administrative measures in opposition to them, as a part of the continuing efforts by safety authorities to watch and comply with up on violations associated to the misuse of social media, affirming that such behaviors represent violations of the relevant legal guidelines and laws, and emphasizing the significance of verifying accuracy, and refraining from publishing or reposting any unverified content material or content material not issued by official authorities, on account of its damaging influence on group safety and the course of safety procedures.”
Over 100 folks have been arrested. (Picture: Getty)
The US has permitted roughly $7 billion in weapons for the UAE that it is not required to announce to the general public, the Wall Road Journal reviews.
It consists of the sale of Patriot PAC-3 Missiles value about $5.6 billion and CH-47 Chinook helicopters costing about $1.32 billion, the outlet mentioned, citing US officers.
The gross sales weren’t introduced publicly as a result of they expanded beforehand agreed arms offers, the officers mentioned.
2 weeks in the past09:19 Rebecca Robinson
Full checklist of airways that cancelled flights
Aegean Airways
airBaltic
Air Canada
Air Europa
Air France
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Delta
EL AL Israel Airways
Emirates
Ethiad Airways
Finnair
Flynas
Indigo
ITA Airways
Japan Airways
KLM
LOT
Lufthansa Group
Malaysia Airways
Norwegian Air
Pegasus
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airways
Wizz Air
Many airways have cancelled flights. (Picture: Getty) 2 weeks in the past08:53 Rebecca Robinson
Disruption reported throughout UAE
Attainable explosions have been reported throughout the UAE this morning.
Based on posts on RedLib, which is analogous to Reddit, a constructing reportedly shook within the Al-Nahda space of Dubai.
Vibrations have been additionally reported within the Liwan space of the town.
Lastly, two distant thuds have been reported within the Hay al-Qasimiah space of Sharjah.
2 weeks in the past08:25 Rebecca Robinson
Apprentice star to fly 6 horses from Dubai
Apprentice contestant Luisa Zissman mentioned she’s going to fly her six horses again from Dubai after providing a free personal jet journey for the secure return of her canine.
She wrote alongside a video of the horses: “Updates from Dubai. The 6 horses there are all good. They’re on account of fly to the UK in April. I used to be planning to deliver them again to the UK in Could anyway so have moved their flight a month earlier.
2 weeks in the past07:52 Rebecca Robinson
Dubai gold costs recuperate
Gold costs in Dubai elevated on Friday morning, following sharp declines earlier this week.
The value of pure gold rose to Dh565.25, up from Dh561.50 yesterday, whereas 22-karat gold elevated to Dh523.50 from Dh520.00.
Worldwide gold costs jumped 1.88% to $4,662.97.
Over the previous few days, costs have fallen greater than Dh30 in a single session and greater than Dh80 from early March peaks.
Gold costs have elevated. (Picture: Getty) 2 weeks in the past07:22 Rebecca Robinson
UAE ‘dismantles Iranian terrorist community’
Authorities within the UAE have mentioned they’ve dismantled a “terrorist community” funded by Iran and Hezbollah, and arrested its members.
The community is accused of “cash laundering, financing terrorism and threatening nationwide safety”, per state media.
The state information company mentioned: “The community had been working inside the nation below a fictitious business cowl and sought to infiltrate the nationwide economic system and perform exterior schemes threatening the nation’s monetary stability.”
A Kuwaiti oil refinery got here below assault early on Friday from Iranian drones and sirens sounded in Israel warning of incoming fireplace, whereas explosions boomed over Tehran as Israel hit Iran because the nation marked the Persian New Yr.
Because the warfare that has rocked the worldwide economic system neared the tip of its third week, Iran confirmed no indicators of letting up on its assaults on the Gulf area vitality construction, as Kuwait mentioned drone strikes at its Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery sparked a hearth and crews have been working to manage the blaze.
The refinery, which may course of 730,000 barrels of oil per day, was already broken on Thursday in one other Iranian assault.
It’s one among three oil refineries in Kuwait, the tiny, oil-rich nation on the Persian Gulf.
2 weeks in the past06:15 Peter Hennessy
Dubai needs world Eid Murabak
Dubai Media Workplace has shared a message wishing everybody Eid Murabak ‘with delight, safety and security’.
2 weeks in the past05:05 Tannur Anders
Lengthy restore timeline anticipated for Ras Laffan
Al Jazeera has reported that the world’s largest liquefied pure fuel export plant in Qatar, Ras Laffan, is prone to face a protracted restore timeline after it was attacked in Iranian assaults.
The Wall Road Journal has reported, in line with a number of unnamed sources, that Saudi Arabia officers imagine the value of oil might rise to $180 per barrel if disruptions persist within the Strait of Hormuz by way of the tip of April.
2 weeks in the past03:17 Tannur Anders
Dubai says assaults efficiently intercepted
Dubai’s official media workplace says assaults have been efficiently intercepted and no accidents have been reported.
2 weeks in the past02:14 Tannur Anders
Heavy explosions shake Dubai
Heavy explosions shook Dubai within the United Arab Emirates early on Friday as air defenses intercepted incoming fireplace over the town.
It’s reported {that a} missile alert sounded previous to the strike.
The Dubai Media Workplace, the sheikhdom’s authorities communication’s arm, mentioned, “Authorities in Dubai affirm the success of all air interception operations, with no accidents reported.”
2 weeks in the past01:27 Tannur Anders
Iran marks Persian New Yr below Israeli strikes
Iranians marked Nowruz, or the Persian New Yr, early on Friday morning as Israel’s army mentioned it had begun to strike Tehran.
2 weeks in the past00:32 Tannur Anders
EU leaders name for moratorium on infrastructure strikes in Center East
EU leaders have referred to as for a moratorium on strikes on vitality and water infrastructure within the Center East and for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz throughout a summit in Brussels.
Additionally they requested for Iran to cease placing neighbours throughout the Persian Gulf.
2 weeks in the past23:49 Tannur Anders
Iran’s newest assaults goal central, southern Israel and US bases
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has mentioned its newest assaults focused central and southern Israel, and US bases throughout the the Center East, Fars information company reported.
The information company is affiliated with the IRGC.
Brent crude climbed to $116.38 per barrel – up sharply from pre-war ranges under $73 – whereas US WTI rose 1.1% to $96.45.
Costs have been lately affected by Iran’s strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub, which provides one-fifth of world liquefied pure fuel. This have triggered a 35% surge in European fuel costs and despatched oil hovering amid fears of extended vitality chaos. Learn extra right here.
3 weeks in the past22:37 Antonio Scancariello
‘Battle will push up airline ticket costs’
The conflicts within the Center East may also push up airline ticket costs and go away “no winners,” Willie Walsh, head of the Worldwide Air Transport Affiliation, advised Reuters.
3 weeks in the past22:33 Antonio Scancariello
100,000 British nationals affected by journey disruption
Round 100,000 British nationals have been affected by the continuing journey disruption thus far.
Learn extra right here as a number of airways have cancelled all flights to and from sure locations, together with Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi.
“Escalation within the Center East has precipitated widespread journey disruption, together with airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your journey plans could also be affected, even when your vacation spot will not be within the Center East,” the recommendation learn.
3 weeks in the past20:03 Charlie Bradley
Full checklist of airways to cancel all flights to Dubai
The International Workplace has issued an up to date journey recommendation which embrace 31 international locations.
Examine all the main points at this hyperlink. The article additionally features a checklist of airways which have canceled all flights to Dubai.
3 weeks in the past18:47 Antonio Scancariello
Airline will cease UAE flights till the tip of subsequent month
Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has confirmed it would cease all flights to and from the United Arab Emirates metropolis till the tip of subsequent month.
3 weeks in the past18:32 Antonio Scancariello
Sri Lanka might provide ‘ghost airport’ to Qatar Airways and Emirates
Native media in Sri Lanka reported that the nation’s authorities “has initiated the preliminary discussions with Emirates and Qatar Airways to utilise Mattala Rajapaksa Worldwide Airport as a substitute transit hub,” also known as the ‘ghost airport’.
Roughly $209 million was spent on developing the airport, One Mile at a Time reviews, however regardless of the massive sum, over 5 years after the airport opened, there have been no business flights.
3 weeks in the past18:26 Antonio Scancariello
Cyprus flights additionally affected
“As a consequence of developments within the Center East, some flights to and from sure locations within the area are affected,” a message from Cyprus Airport learn.
3 weeks in the past18:21 Antonio Scancariello
Full replace from Qatar Airways
Right here is the total replace from Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways is at the moment working a restricted variety of flights until 28 March 2026. Obtainable locations could be booked through our web site, cell app, or by way of journey brokers.
To remain up to date on our flight schedule, together with the resumption of companies to your desiredu2026 pic.twitter.com/7LLor72iB8
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 19, 2026
In a message revealed on its web site earlier this week, BA mentioned: “For the reason that state of affairs within the Center East started, we’ve helped hundreds of consumers return dwelling and operated eight reduction flights from Muscat in Oman.
“We’re additionally working extra flights to and from Singapore (x4) and Bangkok (x3) and proceed to evaluate choices to deliver again extra clients who’ve been disrupted.”
3 weeks in the past18:18 Antonio Scancariello
Extra particulars on BA flights suspension
BA has prolonged the suspension of its flights to the Center East till June.
It additionally prolonged cancellations to Amman, Bahrain, Dubai and Tel Aviv as much as and together with Could 31.
Flights to Doha in Qatar have additionally been cancelled till April 30.
3 weeks in the past18:12 Antonio Scancariello
Qatar Airways ‘experiencing larger than ordinary name volumes’
In a social media message, the corporate mentioned: “We’re at the moment experiencing larger than ordinary name volumes because of the ongoing state of affairs.
“We perceive that a lot of our passengers require speedy help throughout this time, and we wish to guarantee you that we’re doing every thing we are able to to assist you as rapidly as attainable.”
The corporate mentioned it would solely function a restricted variety of flights from March 18 to March 28.
The variety of British nationals who’ve flown again from the Center East because the begin of the Iran warfare has hit 100,000.
Yvette Cooper mentioned UK residents within the Gulf have been left “caught” within the area after preventing broke out on the finish of February.
3 weeks in the past16:07 Paul Withers
International Workplace journey replace
The UK International, Commonwealth, and Improvement Workplace (FCDO) is presently advising in opposition to journey to the UAE.
These already in locations reminiscent of Dubai, Bahrain, and Kuwait are being suggested to hunt shelter. The FCDO is continuous to advise in opposition to “all however important” journey to the UAE.
The most recent recommendation states: “The FCDO now advises in opposition to all however important journey to the United Arab Emirates. Register your presence if you happen to’re within the United Arab Emirates.”
3 weeks in the past14:45 Rebecca Robinson
Dubai might launch first air taxi community
Dubai is doubtlessly seeking to launch the world’s first main air taxi community, which might see helicopters taking poeple from A to B.
Skyports Infrastructure CEO Duncan Walker advised Benzinga in an electronic mail interview: “Constructing a brand new kind of aviation infrastructure, in city centres, requires widespread stakeholder alignment, and you actually need alignment and route from the highest ranges of presidency to make it occur.
“In Dubai, now we have been lucky to get this top-level blessing, and that has helped unite everybody concerned in direction of a shared purpose.”
Skyports is creating its first business vertiport community within the metropolis – a specialised, designated space on land, water, or a construction designed for the takeoff, touchdown, and parking of vertical take-off and touchdown plane, notably electrical air taxis.
3 weeks in the past14:29 Rebecca Robinson
Apprentice star provides free personal jet to get canine from Dubai
Former Apprentice contestant Luisa Zissman has mentioned she’ll give somebody a free flight on her personal jet if they will get her canine again from Dubai.
She shared a put up on Instagram providing a flight from the UAE to Luton for the secure return of her toy poodle, Crumble.
Alongside an image of Crumble, she wrote: “Assist Crumble get dwelling. Anybody desire a free personal jet flight from this Saturday into London Luton? Simply should accompany little Crumble (1.2kg) dwelling! Complete value is roofed for each you and him.”
3 weeks in the past13:50 Rebecca Robinson
KLM cancels Dubai flights till Could
KLM has introduced the suspension of all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam till Could 17.
It mentioned: “We proceed to judge the state of affairs and stay in shut contact with the related authorities.”
KLM has suspended flights. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past13:07 Rebecca Robinson
Reminder of BA flight cancellations
British Airways’ newest updates on its web site, from March 16, introduced it had prolonged the suspension of flights to the Center East.
It reads: “As a result of persevering with uncertainty of the state of affairs within the Center East and airspace instability, and to offer extra readability to our clients, we’ve prolonged the short-term discount in our flying schedule within the area.
“We’re holding the state of affairs below fixed evaluate and are immediately in contact with affected clients to supply them a variety of choices.
“For the reason that state of affairs within the Center East started, we’ve helped hundreds of consumers return dwelling and operated eight reduction flights from Muscat in Oman.
“We’re additionally working extra flights to and from Singapore (x4) and Bangkok (x3) and proceed to evaluate choices to deliver again extra clients who’ve been disrupted.”
BA has suspended flights. (Picture: Getty)
UAE air defences intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 15 drones coming from Iran on Thursday, the nation’s Ministry of Defence mentioned.
For the reason that begin of the battle, they’ve handled 334 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1714 drones.
UAE air defences interact 7 ballistic missiles, 15 UAVs
The UAE air defence programs on nineteenth March 2026 engaged 7 ballistic missiles and 15 UAVs launched from Iran.
For the reason that onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 334 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise… pic.twitter.com/2A8iqo5D3r
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 19, 2026
3 weeks in the past12:15 Rebecca Robinson
Katie Value ‘has complete cabin to herself’ on Dubai flight
Katie Value bragged that she had the entire cabin to herself when she flew to Dubai to reunite with husband Lee Andrews.
Sharing a photograph from the journey, she’s stood in the course of the cabin with no different passengers round, simply two air hostesses within the background.
She wrote on Fb: “How UnReal Is This! Entire Cabin To MySelf! Loopy! Dubai Right here We Come!”
3 weeks in the past11:52 Rebecca Robinson
Air India proclaims 48 new flights to Center East
Air India introduced it would function a complete of 48 flights to cities throughout the Center East, regardless of different airways chopping again their companies amid the battle.
The airline will fly to Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Jeddah, and Muscat – a few of the area’s busiest hubs.
Air India has introduced new flights. (Picture: Getty)
Snooker star Judd Trump mentioned he does not have a everlasting dwelling after fleeing Dubai amid the chaos within the Center East.
The previous world champion has relocated to Bangkok, Thailand, the place he is been dwelling in motels on a day-to-day foundation for the previous few weeks.
He advised The Solar: “I needed to go away [Dubai]. So we went to Bangkok.
“Yeah, it’s kind of up within the air in the mean time actually. I do not actually assume I can return in the mean time, simply in case I get caught there.
“[I’m] simply sort of searching for some other place to dwell in the mean time.
“For the time being I will simply base myself in Bangkok. There’s some good apply there. Very properly sorted.
“It is simply all a bit play it day-by-day in the mean time.”
Judd Trump fled Dubai. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past11:05 Rebecca Robinson
Iranian hospital in Dubai closed
UAE authorities have closed an Iranian state-affiliated hospital in Dubai – one of many oldest healthcare institutions within the nation.
A safety guard at The Iranian Hospital advised the Monetary Occasions: “The federal government shut us down. We weren’t advised why.”
A UAE official advised the outlet that establishments “immediately linked” to the Iranian regime could be closed as they’re being “misused to advance agendas that don’t serve the Iranian folks and in violation of UAE legal guidelines”.
They didn’t title any of the establishments or present proof for the claims.
3 weeks in the past10:41 Rebecca Robinson
Brits swap Dubai for Spain this Easter
British holidaymakers say they’re rebooking their Dubai journeys and selecting Spain as an alternative for the Easter break.
Neil Swanson, managing director of TUI UK and Eire, advised the BBC that travellers need “reassuring alternate options to keep away from journey by way of the Center East”.
He mentioned they’re choosing “acquainted, easy-to-reach” locations, with Spain, Portugal, Greece and Cape Verde seeing larger demand.
Brits are selecting Spain over Dubai. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past10:22 Rebecca Robinson
At the moment’s cancelled flights leaving Dubai
The next flights departing from Dubai Worldwide Airport have all been cancelled:
4.10pm to Vilnius
4.35pm to Bucharest
5pm to Colombo
7.05pm to Bahrain
7.10pm to Delhi
9.20pm to Bahrain
11.35pm to Bahrain
3 weeks in the past10:14 Rebecca Robinson
At the moment’s cancelled flights to Dubai
The next flights to Dubai Worldwide Airport have all been cancelled:
2.20pm from Muscar
3.50pm from Colombo
4pm from Bucharest
6pm from Larnaca
6.05pm from Delhi
6.15pm from Bahrain
7.55pm from Seattle
8.35pm from Bahrain
9.55pm from Krakow
10.15pm from Muscat
10.35pm from Bahrain
10.45pm from Milan
3 weeks in the past09:51 Rebecca Robinson
International Workplace recommendation for Dubai
The International, Commonwealth, and Improvement Workplace (FCDO) has revised its recommendation and is presently advising in opposition to journey to the UAE.
These already in locations reminiscent of Dubai, Bahrain, and Kuwait are being suggested to hunt shelter. The FCDO continues to advise in opposition to travelling to the UAE.
Its journey advisory states: “The FCDO now advises in opposition to all however important journey to the United Arab Emirates. Register your presence if you happen to’re within the United Arab Emirates.”
Sam Allardyce has spoken concerning the “terrifying” ordeal of witnessing missiles and drones overhead whereas staying in Dubai.
The ex-England boss, 71, had been on vacation within the UAE when he discovered himself stranded amid the escalating tensions involving the USA, Israel and Iran.
“I am completely satisfied to be again due to the devastating stuff that occurred in Dubai, which is the place I used to be caught,” Allardyce mentioned on the No Tippy Tappy Soccer podcast.
“After I landed again at Manchester Airport, I used to be a bit relieved to say the least. It was simply unbelievable to be there and truly be pondering, ‘How is that this going to escalate? Is it going to worsen?'”
Sam Allardyce is again from Dubai. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past09:21 Rebecca Robinson
Value of Dubai crude oil surges
The value of Dubai crude oil surged to $136.42 (£102.83) per barrel on Wednesday.
LOOK: The value of Dubai crude oil – which the nation makes use of as benchmark for imports – surged to $136.42 per barrel on Wednesday, March 18. pic.twitter.com/wXzRzdyhxg
— NewsWatch Plus PH (@newswatchplusph) March 19, 2026
3 weeks in the past08:48 Rebecca Robinson
A have a look at air visitors this morning
Whereas many flights to and from the Center East have been suspended, there may be nonetheless some air visitors within the area, notably over Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Many flights stay cancelled. (Picture: Flightradar24)
A fireplace at Dubai Worldwide Airport on Monday has cancelled a repatriation flight to Greece.
The flight, for about 90 Greek nationals and their pets, has been suspended till additional discover.
The fireplace broke out on Monday. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past08:14 Rebecca Robinson
Emirates planes solely 5-10% occupied
Emirates’ flights to Dubai are working at a considerably lowered passenger load amid the chaos within the Center East.
Flights from the US and Europe are the worst-affected, with these from Prague and Budapest solely 5-10% occupied, in line with the Dubai-based funding service FXLeaders.
Final week, an SE jumbo A380 jet that usually seats near 500 had fewer than 35 folks on board.
A number of additionally got here from New York after promoting solely a fifth of the tickets.
Travellers are avoiding Dubai. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past07:51 Rebecca Robinson
15 vessels ready off Dubai port
Fifteen cargo and tanker vessels have been ready exterior the Port of Dubai as of roughly three hours in the past, in line with maritime monitoring web site Windward.
The typical variety of ships ready within the space over the past 30 days was 18, it added.
Ships are ready exterior the port. (Picture: Windward) 3 weeks in the past07:38 Rebecca Robinson
Dubai residents despatched missile warning
Folks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been despatched missile warnings this morning, urging them to hunt shelter.
The Ministry of Inside issued an alert at round 7.30am native time, urging the general public to maneuver to a secure place and steer clear of home windows and open areas.
Shortly afterwards, it issued a follow-up message confirming the state of affairs was secure.
The ministry wrote on X: “Air defence programs are at the moment coping with a missile risk. Please stay in a secure place and comply with warnings and updates on the official channel.”
3 weeks in the past06:35 Olivia Beeson
UAE air base broken
Satellite tv for pc pictures present harm at Al Dhafra Air Base within the United Arab Emirates after repeated Iranian assaults focusing on the ability internet hosting American troops.
The pictures, taken Sunday by an Airbus Defence and Area’s Pléiades Neo satellite tv for pc, present harm at one set of hangars to the northwest of the ability in Abu Dhabi.
One other hangar to the southeast of the ability seems shredded by fireplace, with an adjoining hangar sustaining roof harm.
3 weeks in the past06:12 Tannur Anders
Some airspaces seem to stay closed
The airspace over components of the Center East, together with Bahrain and Kuwait, seem to stay closed.
Airspace over components of the Center East (Picture: FlightRadar24)
The Fars information company, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is reporting that three folks have been executed after being convicted for the loss of life of two regulation enforcement brokers throughout the January protests.
3 weeks in the past04:11 Tannur Anders
UKMTO says vessel hit by unknown projectile off Qatar
The UK Maritime Commerce Operations (UKMTO) has mentioned it has acquired a report of an “incident” east of Ras Laffan, Qatar.
“It has been reported to UKMTO {that a} vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile,” it mentioned in an announcement.
It added that every one crew are secure and properly.
3 weeks in the past03:20 Tannur Anders
Trump swipes Israel over Iran oilfield strike however says US will ‘massively blow it up’
Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s most strategically very important fuel facility after publicly rebuking Israel for placing it first — insisting the US “knew nothing” concerning the assault.
In a put up on Reality Social, Trump condemned Israel’s assault on the South Pars Fuel Discipline, saying it had “violently lashed out” in anger, earlier than warning that America itself would destroy the identical goal if Iran continued attacking Qatar.
Bahrain’s inside ministry, in a put up on X, has urged residents and residents “to stay calm and head to the closest secure place” as sirens warning of incoming assaults have sounded.
3 weeks in the past01:17 Tannur Anders
Iran’s Supreme Chief says ‘each drop of blood has its value’
“It’s with nice sorrow that I acquired the painful information of the martyrdom of Mr. Dr. Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme Nationwide Safety Council and the Chief’s consultant on that council, in addition to his distinguished son and a few of his colleagues,” Khamenei mentioned in an announcement on Wednesday.
“Each drop of blood has its value, which the murderous killers of those martyrs will quickly should pay,” he added.
3 weeks in the past01:12 Tannur Anders
Iran’s new Supreme Chief points warnin
Iran’s new Supreme Chief has launched an announcement amid reviews claiming he could also be lifeless, or severely disfigured.
It included one other warning to Washington and paid tribute to high safety official Ali Larijani.
Learn the total story right here.
3 weeks in the past00:20 Tannur Anders
US-built launcher reportedly fired missiles from space close to Bahrain Worldwide Airport
A US-built launcher fired missiles at Iran from Bahrain, in line with reviews.
A video was captured from a residential space close to the Bahrain Worldwide Airport and verified by NBC Information.
The video seems to be the primary documented use of American ballistic missiles fired from a rustic within the Gulf throughout the battle, in line with reviews.
3 weeks in the past23:23 Tannur Anders
US Home Speaker says operation in Iran ‘all however finished’
United States Home Speaker Mike Johnson advised information shops on the Capitol that Donald Trump was proper to ask international locations who’ve pursuits within the area to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz.
“I believe it’s fairly absurd that these requests have been rebuffed,” he mentioned.
“I do assume the unique mission is just about achieved now: We have been making an attempt to take out the ballistic missiles and their technique of manufacturing, and neuter the Navy, and people targets have been met.”
“As quickly as we deliver some calm to the state of affairs, I believe it’s all however finished.”
3 weeks in the past21:06 Lauran O’Toole
Greater than 80,000 resort bookings cancelled in Dubai
Greater than 80,000 resort bookings in Dubai alone have been canceled inside the first week of the warfare.
All UAE airways are advising passengers to substantiate flights on-line or through the airline app earlier than travelling to the airport on account of ongoing schedule modifications.
3 weeks in the past18:17 Lauran O’Toole
Delta cancels flights
The US airline has suspended flights from New York to Tel Aviv by way of March 31, and from Tel Aviv to New York by way of April 1. The resumption of its Atlanta–Tel Aviv route has additionally been postponed, with flights to Tel Aviv now on maintain till August 4 and from Tel Aviv till August 5.
3 weeks in the past17:10 Lauran O’Toole
Etihad Airways resume restricted variety of flights
The UAE provider mentioned it resumed a restricted business flight schedule between Abu Dhabi and various key locations.
The German airline group that operates Lufthansa, Austrian Airways, SWISS, Brussels Airways and ITA Airways has halted flights to Tel Aviv by way of April 9, and suspended companies to Beirut, Dubai, Amman, Erbil, Dammam and Abu Dhabi till March 28.
Moreover, it has paused flights to Tehran by way of April 30 and to Riyadh till April 5, citing operational causes.
3 weeks in the past16:36 Lauran O’Toole
Japan Airways newest
Japan Airways has briefly suspended its scheduled flights from Tokyo to Doha till March 31, and from Doha to Tokyo till April 1.
3 weeks in the past15:59 Lauran O’Toole
UK International Workplace recommendation on travelling to UAE
The UK International Workplace at the moment advises warning or in opposition to all however important journey to the UAE and different Gulf states on account of regional tensions.
These already within the UAE are suggested to comply with native authorities’ directions, register your presence with the UK authorities and be ready for sudden modifications within the safety state of affairs.
3 weeks in the past15:28 Lauran O’Toole
Wizz Air suspends some flights till September
The price range airline has halted flights to Israel till March 29, and suspended companies from mainland Europe to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amman, and Jeddah till mid-September.
Wizz Air has suspended some flights till September (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past15:15 Lauran O’Toole
Newest from Qatar Airways
The airline introduced it might run a lowered and adjusted flight schedule between March 18 and March 28.
3 weeks in the past15:07 Lauran O’Toole
British Airways prolongs suspension of flights
British Airways has extended the suspension of its flights to a number of Center Jap locations till June.
On Monday, the UK’s nationwide provider introduced that companies to Amman, Bahrain, Dubai, and Tel Aviv will stay cancelled by way of 31 Could. Flights to Doha, Qatar, have additionally been suspended till 30 April.
Air Canada has prolonged its goodwill coverage for reserving to Dubai, which means passengers can flexibly rebook their journeys till December 15.
Travellers can rebook their flight to the identical vacation spot with no further charges.
They will additionally rebook to a vacation spot in Europe, the UK, India, or Africa with no further value between Could 1 and December 15.
These desirous to cancel their reserving can accomplish that and obtain a credit score possibility.
Air Canada prolonged its goodwill coverage. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past14:16 Rebecca Robinson
Dubai Airports CEO predicts ‘sense of calm’
Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports, mentioned he expects a “sense of calm” throughout the town’s journey hubs – regardless of ongoing disruptions from the warfare.
He advised Dubai Eye Radio: “The messaging to clients is to verify with their airways, be sure that they’re understanding precisely what the schedules are,” he mentioned. “Individuals are turning up on the airport as per regular, and we’re anticipating a way of calm on the airport.
“Individuals are genuinely taking the state of affairs on board, behaving as they need to, and our workers are there to reassure folks. We very a lot hope it will likely be the best praise if folks say, ‘Nicely, I went by way of the airport and the state of affairs was completely regular as ever.’
“We have got the responsibility and care of all of our clients and workers proper in our hearts. We’ll proceed to be sure that the aviation business right here in Dubai continues to be the best on this planet, each now and sooner or later.”
3 weeks in the past14:00 Rebecca Robinson
Health club boss ‘determined’ to return to Dubai
A gymnasium boss has mentioned he was “determined” to return to Dubai from the UK regardless of Iran’s assaults, as the town felt “safer than London”.
Rory McEntee, the Chief Advertising and marketing Officer at GymNation, was unable to get his return flight to Dubai on March 1 after the chaos led to airspace closures throughout the Center East.
He advised the Day by day Mail that Dubai is “safer than London” and mentioned throughout his go to to Britain, he noticed two cellphone muggings in broad daylight.
Mr McEntee mentioned there have been males carrying balaclavas “whipping” by on e-bikes, including “it was no technique to dwell”.
The gym-goer wrote on GoFundMe that regardless of “scaremongering” amongst components of the media and a few holidaymakers, he would really feel “safer in Dubai” than in London.
Rory McEntee s making an attempt to get again to Dubai. (Picture: Rory McEntee/LinkedIn)
Donald Trump launched a number of brutal assaults in opposition to the UK Authorities over what he claims is the nation’s sluggish response to serving to America within the battle with Iran.
Sir Keir Starmer has specifically are available for heavy criticism, slamming him as “no Winston Churchill” in one other savage takedown.
Mr Trump mentioned he’s “upset” by the Prime Minister over his preliminary refusal to ship plane carriers to the Center East.
On Wednesday morning, the US President took to his Reality Social platform to seemingly take one other swipe on the UK and different “allies” he claims are being “non-responsive” throughout the warfare with Iran.
3 weeks in the past13:01 Rebecca Robinson
Full checklist of tonight’s cancelled flights from Dubai
The next flights from Dubai are cancelled:
5.15pm to Lahore
5.30pm to Jeddah
6.20pm to Mumbai
6.35pm to Delhi
6.50pm to Muscat
7.05pm to Bahrain
7.10pm to Delhi
7.15pm to Mumbai
8.15pm to Cairo
9pm to Dammam
9.20pm to Bahrain
10.45pm to Delhi
10.45pm to Amman
11.35pm to Bahrain
11.45pm to Mumbai
3 weeks in the past12:44 Rebecca Robinson
A have a look at tonight’s cancelled flights to Dubai
The next flights to Dubai are cancelled:
5pm from Larnaca
5.20pm from Mumbai
5.35pm from Dehli
6.05pm from Dehli
6.15pm from Mumbai
6.15pm from Bahrain
7pm from Cairo
7.40pm from Karachi
8.35pm from Bahrain
8.45pm from San Francisco
9.25pm from Naples
9.45pm from Dehli
10.15pm from Muscat
10.15pm from Pune
10.25pm from Astana
3 weeks in the past12:13 Rebecca Robinson
Dubai Airport strike delays Katie Value’s reunion
Kate Value has flown to Dubai to reunite with husband Lee Andrews after a drone strike on Dubai Airport delayed her journey.
Katie Value has flown to reunite together with her husband. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past11:17 Rebecca Robinson
UAE intercepts 27 drones at this time
The UAE’s Defence Ministry mentioned it has intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones from Iran at this time alone.
3 weeks in the past11:09 Rebecca Robinson
Explosions reported throughout Dubai
Social media reviews claimed there have been explosions within the Oud Metha, Al Rigga, and Al Mankhool Park areas of Dubai. Others mentioned air defences had been activated within the metropolis.
Monday’s drone assault on Dubai Worldwide Airport places 119 plane value a whopping $12 billion (£9 billion) in danger, in line with an evaluation by speciality threat intelligence firm Russell.
The assault occurred on Monday. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past10:07 Rebecca Robinson
UAE ‘to ease tax guidelines for expats who fled’
Authorities within the UAE are reportedly making ready to ease tax residency guidelines for expats who fled the nation after the warfare broke out, folks aware of the matter advised the Monetary Occasions.
Present guidelines imply expats should spend a minimum of 183 days within the UAE over a 12-month interval to qualify as tax residents.
These with sturdy ties, reminiscent of a job or everlasting housing, profit from a lowered threshold of 90 days.
Nonetheless, officers at the moment are planning to evaluate purposes on a case-by-case foundation and take into account components reminiscent of journey disruptions.
3 weeks in the past09:39 Rebecca Robinson
Father and son ‘arrested over Dubai warfare video’
A father and son have been arrested in Dubai after posting movies of the warfare earlier than folks have been advised to not share them on social media, a human rights group campaigner has claimed.
The pair are being left to the “mercy” of state safety, who’re holding them with out entry to a lawyer, the embassy, or the son’s cellphone, in line with Radha Stirling from Detained in Dubai.
The variety of British nationals who’ve flown again from the Center East because the begin of the Iran warfare was anticipated to hit 100,000 on Tuesday, International Secretary Yvette Cooper mentioned.
Making an announcement concerning the Center East within the Commons, she advised MPs: “On the outset of this disaster, greater than 300,000 British residents have been within the area – and when the airstrikes began, and airspace closed, many have been caught.
“And we’ve been working relentlessly since then to assist them get dwelling. This has been a fancy job… We’ve laid on extra Authorities constitution flights from Muscat and from Dubai.
“And we estimate now that the variety of British nationals who could have flown again from the area because the begin of the warfare will at this time attain 100,000.”
The international secretary issued an announcement to MPs. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past08:53 Rebecca Robinson
Brits urged in opposition to altering planes in Dubai
The International Workplace advises in opposition to all however important journey to the UAE, which incorporates altering flights at one among its airports.
The FCDO advises in opposition to all however important journey to the UAE. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past08:37 Rebecca Robinson
Surprising video reveals Dubai missile interception
Witnesses close to the Dubai Worldwide Conference and Exhibition Centre captured the dramatic second missile interceptors launched and burned particles from the sky.
Witness movies captured missile interceptors launching and burning particles raining from the sky close to the Dubai Worldwide Conference and Exhibition Centre. pic.twitter.com/hmaAinIvI9
— Al Jazeera Breaking Information (@AJENews) March 18, 2026
3 weeks in the past08:25 Rebecca Robinson
Dubai arrests ‘might result in journey bans’
Arrests in Dubai for sharing content material of the warfare are going to extend and will result in journey bans, a human rights campaigner mentioned.
Radha Stirling, the founding father of Detained in Dubai, mentioned it might additionally create job losses and Interpol Crimson Notices to arrest an individual as civil circumstances flip legal.
She wrote within the Day by day Mail: “Some have been inside buildings that have been struck and, regardless of being survivors, have been handled as criminals.
“In a number of circumstances now we have dealt with, authorities attended buildings within the aftermath, requesting entry to residents’ telephones and reviewing private content material on the spot.
“These discovered to have taken images, even when by no means shared publicly, have been arrested. They have been then pushed straight to the police station and the contents of their cellphone was deleted, erasing any proof of drone strikes.
“We’ve seen abnormal residents caught up on this, together with dad and mom, staff, and people merely making an attempt to reassure family members.”
3 weeks in the past08:10 Rebecca Robinson
BA working extra Singapore and Bangkok flights
British Airways mentioned: “We’re additionally working extra flights to and from Singapore (x4) and Bangkok (x3) and proceed to evaluate choices to deliver again extra clients who’ve been disrupted.”
BA introduced extra flights to and from Singapore. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past08:00 Rebecca Robinson
Newest replace from British Airways
In an replace on its web site on Monday, British Airways mentioned: “As a result of persevering with uncertainty of the state of affairs within the Center East and airspace instability, and to offer extra readability to our clients, we’ve prolonged the short-term discount in our flying schedule within the area.
“We’re holding the state of affairs below fixed evaluate and are immediately in contact with affected clients to supply them a variety of choices.
“For the reason that state of affairs within the Center East started, we’ve helped hundreds of consumers return dwelling and operated eight reduction flights from Muscat in Oman.
“We’re additionally working extra flights to and from Singapore (x4) and Bangkok (x3) and proceed to evaluate choices to deliver again extra clients who’ve been disrupted.”
British Airways confirmed on Monday that flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Tel Aviv and Amman have been cancelled as much as and together with Could 31.
Doha flights have been suspended till April 30, and people to Abu Dhabi untl October.
A BA spokesperson mentioned: “[The cancellations are] because of the persevering with uncertainty of the state of affairs within the Center East and airspace instability, and to offer extra readability to our clients.”
BA has cancelled flights to the Center East. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past07:43 Rebecca Robinson
Saudi Arabia destroys unmanned aerial car
The Saudi Ministry of Defence’s official spokesperson mentioned an unmanned aerial car was intercepted and destroyed within the nation’s jap area.
Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone. (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past07:32 Rebecca Robinson
Booked an Emirates flight earlier than April 15?
Emirates has issued recommendation to passengers with tickets booked from now till April 15, giving them the choices to rebook onto a unique flight or request a refund.
It mentioned on X: “Rebook on an alternate flight – You may rebook on one other flight to your meant vacation spot for journey as much as 31 Could, 2026.
“In case your unique journey date is inside 72 hours, rebook by visiting http://emirat.es/managebooking or “Handle Your Reserving” on the Emirates App.
“In case your reserving is for later, please contact us for help at http://emirat.es/assist or http://emirat.es/xdm
“Request a refund – You may request for a refund of your ticket by finishing the refund type at http://emirat.es/refund. Please enable as much as 15 days in your request to be processed.”
Booked to journey with Emirates between 28 February and 15 April, 2026? In case your flight has been disrupted, or if you happen to simply want to change your journey plans, you will have the next choices:
✈️ Rebook on an alternate flight – You may rebook on one other flight to your meant… pic.twitter.com/o5GUpMksXT
— Emirates Help (@EmiratesSupport) March 17, 2026
Cathay Pacific has cancelled all of its flights to Dubai and Riyadh till April 30.
Cathay Pacific Airways: All flights to Dubai and Riyadh, together with cargo, canceled as much as April 30
— First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 18, 2026
3 weeks in the past07:22 Alice Scarsi
Explosion rocked Dubai in a single day
The Dubai Media Workplace has issued an replace following reviews of explosions within the metropolis in a single day.
It learn: “Authorities in Dubai affirm the success of all air interception operations, with no accidents reported. Please depend on official sources for updates.”
Authorities in Dubai affirm the success of all air interception operations, with no accidents reported. Please depend on official sources for updates.
u2014 Dubai Media Workplace (@DXBMediaOffice) March 18, 2026
3 weeks in the past07:16 Rebecca Robinson
World ‘can not do with out’ Center Jap airports
Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports, has burdened the significance of the transport hubs within the Center East.
He advised CNN: “The aviation ecosystem within the Center East is extremely necessary to the world. When you think about the quantity of capability that comes by way of hubs and areas, the world can not do with out that.
“One third of the inhabitants lives inside 4 hours flying time of Dubai, and two-thirds inside eight hours. That capability in world phrases is extremely necessary.”
CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffiths, speaks with CNNu2019s Becky Anderson.
Half – 1@CNN I @BeckyCNN I @DXB I @DubaiAirports pic.twitter.com/468q1bWab4
u2014 Dubai Media Workplace (@DXBMediaOffice) March 17, 2026
3 weeks in the past06:31 Paul Withers
Dubai Airport ‘again at 40-45% of regular visitors actions’
Latest airspace closures due to a rise in army exercise within the Gulf area have had a major influence on journey within the UAE. The Emirati nation is dwelling to the world’s busiest worldwide air hub, Dubai Worldwide Airport (DXB), and is a vacation hotspot for British sunseekers. In 2025, DXB alone noticed a complete of 95.2 million passengers move by way of its journey hub. However, the usually-heaving airport had no alternative however to briefly droop operations within the final 18 days because of the airspace closures, plunging journey plans into chaos for hundreds.
However journey plans are already bouncing again. Dubai Airport CEO Paul Griffiths advised CNN: “We facilitated the journeys of over 1,000,000 passengers over the past 17 days and the restoration fee is critical. We’re again as much as about 40-45% of regular visitors actions. In a traditional day we’d deal with one thing like 320,000 clients by way of DXB.”He additionally revealed the important thing ingredient that has helped Dubai Airports recuperate so rapidly: Communication. “When that provide chain will get interrupted it’s extremely necessary that we hold folks knowledgeable, hold folks already on the airport secure and safe while we handled the backlog and bought folks to the locations they wanted to be,” he added.
3 weeks in the past06:21 Rachel VickersPrice
Dubai Airport will bounce again quick, say air journey CEO
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has little doubt world’s busiest worldwide hub will likely be again in full swing “in a short time” following extreme disruptions to air journey on account of ongoing and elevated battle within the Center East.
“We’ll bounce again from the present state of affairs in a short time, of that I’m satisfied,” he advised CNN.”We’re doing every thing we are able to to protect each the aptitude and confidence to deliver our operations as much as 100 per cent capability as rapidly as attainable.”
3 weeks in the past04:55 Tannur Anders
UAE air defences responding to incoming missiles
The United Arab Emirates’s Ministry of Defence mentioned its air defences are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, the third reported an incoming assault in current hours.
The airport mentioned on its web site: “Dubai Airports confirms the gradual resumption of some flights to and from Dubai Worldwide (DXB) to chose locations, following the short-term suspension applied as a precautionary measure.
“Passengers are suggested to verify with their airways for the newest updates concerning their flights.”
3 weeks in the past03:36 Paul Withers
New missile warnings issued throughout UAE as explosions heard in Dubai
A variety of explosions could possibly be heard over Dubai within the early hours of Wednesday (March 18) morning as Emirati air defences focused incoming fireplace from Iran.
The most recent assault from Iran got here shortly after a contemporary string of emergency alerts have been issued to the general public by the UAE authorities. AP reviews that, on the similar time, Israeli forces additionally recorded an incoming risk from Iran.
3 weeks in the past01:08 Rachel VickersPrice
UAE points emergency alert as intercepts heard over Dubai
The UAE’s Ministry of Inside has despatched emergency alerts informing residents of a possible missile risk at round 2am native time.
Minutes later, the Dubai Media Workplace shared an announcement: “Authorities in Dubai affirm that the sounds heard throughout components of the town have been the results of profitable air defence interception operations.”
Based on Dubai day by day newspaper the Khaleej Occasions, residents and vacationers acquired one other alert about 20 minutes later to advise them the risk had abated, and regular actions could possibly be resumed.
Good morning, my title is Rachel Vickers-Value, and I will be right here all night time offering you with rolling updates on the state of affairs in and round Dubai all through the wee hours of Wednesday (March 18) morning.
3 weeks in the past23:29 Peter Hennessy
Sounds heard throughout metropolis have been ‘profitable air defence interceptions’
Dubai Media Workplace mentioned in an announcement: “Authorities in Dubai affirm that the sounds heard throughout components of the town have been the results of profitable air defence interception operations. Please depend on official sources for updates.”
3 weeks in the past22:16 Lauran O’Toole
Air France extends cancellations
Air France has prolonged cancellations of flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh till March 20, in line with its web site.
Flights connecting Tel Aviv and Beirut are canceled by way of March 21.
3 weeks in the past21:39 Lauran O’Toole
Lufthansa Group cancels all flights to Dubai till March 28
Lufthansa Group mentioned its airways — Lufthansa, SWISS, ITA Airways, Austrian Airways and Eurowings — had been instructed by Dubai Airports to cancel all flights to the town till March 28.
3 weeks in the past21:03 Lauran O’Toole
Air India to function 24 non-scheduled flights to the UAE
Air India and Air India Categorical will function a complete of 24 non-scheduled flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, topic to availability of slots and different prevailing situations on the departure stations on the time.
These flights are being operated with the requisite permissions from the related Indian and native regulatory authorities.
3 weeks in the past20:04 Lauran O’Toole
Air India subject assertion on UAE flights
Air India will resume flights to the UAE after they have been briefly suspended yesterday on account of a drone strike.
A press release from the airline mentioned: “Air India and Air India Categorical will collectively function a mixed complete of 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia area on 18 March 2026.
“Each carriers will proceed working their respective scheduled companies to and from Jeddah and Muscat on 18 March, together with a complete of 14 flights between India and Jeddah. Of those, Air India will function one return service every from Delhi and Mumbai, whereas Air India Categorical may also function one flight every from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mangalore and two flights from Kozhikode.
“Air India Categorical may also function 12 scheduled flights to and from Muscat, together with companies from Delhi, Kannur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram.”
Iran has fired near 2,000 missiles and drones on the United Arab Emirates throughout the warfare – with most intercepted by air defences.
3 weeks in the past19:30 Lauran O’Toole
Dubai Worldwide Airport was the world’s busiest airport in 2025
In 2025, Dubai Worldwide Airport was the world’s busiest airport for worldwide passengers, accommodating almost 90 million vacationers.
December 2025 alone noticed round 8.7 million passengers, the busiest single month within the airport’s historical past.
The airport connects vacationers to 291 locations throughout 110 international locations.
Dubai Worldwide Airport was the world’s busiest airport in 2025 (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past19:17 Lauran O’Toole
Folks nonetheless taking the danger of flying to Dubai, says journey professional
Journey journalist Simon Calder advised BBC Radio Scotland’s Breakfast programme that, regardless of Dubai being on the UK International Workplace’s “No go” checklist, many vacationers have been nonetheless selecting to fly there.
The UK International Workplace at the moment advises warning or in opposition to all however important journey to the UAE and different Gulf states on account of regional tensions.
These already within the UAE are suggested to comply with native authorities’ directions, register your presence with the UK authorities and be ready for sudden modifications within the safety state of affairs.
The UK International Workplace at the moment advises warning or in opposition to all however important journey to the UAE (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past18:55 Lauran O’Toole
BA will increase flights to 2 main locations
BA has elevated the frequency of flights to Bangkok and Singapore, citing the necessity to meet rising demand because of the state of affairs within the Center East.
3 weeks in the past18:39 Lauran O’Toole
5 UK flights make U-turn after drone assault
5 flights from UK airports needed to make a U-turn after a drone assault.
The features a journey from Edinburgh which had made it as far Egyptian airspace earlier than turning again.
3 weeks in the past18:08 Lauran O’Toole
British Airways assertion in full
Right here is the total assertion issued by British Airways:
“[The cancellations are] because of the persevering with uncertainty of the state of affairs within the Center East and airspace instability, and to offer extra readability to our clients.”
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3 weeks in the past18:03 Lauran O’Toole
British Airways cancels all flights into Dubai till June
British Airways has cancelled all flights into Dubai till June.
In a brand new replace issued, BA confirmed that flights to Amman, Bahrain, Dubai and Tel Aviv have been now cancelled as much as and together with Could 31, and flights to Doha have been cancelled till April 30.
British Airways has cancelled all flights into Dubai till June (Picture: Getty) 3 weeks in the past17:57 Lauran O’Toole
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Emirates is working flights to Dubai which can be near-empty as extra airways cancel extra flights to the UAE till June.
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