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The UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways has released its updated flight schedule for March 10, 2026, as part of the airline’s phased resumption of limited commercial operations from Abu Dhabi. The airline said it will operate flights to several key destinations, with services carefully coordinated to meet safety and operational requirements amid ongoing regional airspace…
Abu Dhabi on high alert: UAE Air Defenses Intercept Aerial Threats Amid Iran vs US-Israel War Residents in Abu Dhabi were placed on high alert after authorities issued an emergency warning while the country’s defence forces responded to incoming aerial threats. The alert came amid escalating regional tensions linked to the widening conflict involving Iran,…
The UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways announced that it will resume a limited commercial flight schedule, reconnecting Abu Dhabi with several major international destinations after recent disruptions caused by regional airspace closures. The airline said the decision to gradually restart operations was taken in coordination with aviation authorities following extensive safety and security assessments. Etihad…
Dubai international cricket stadium England’s women’s cricket team has moved its T20 World Cup preparatory camp to South Africa after cancelling plans to train in Abu Dhabi due to security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.Around 30 players will now gather in Pretoria for the camp. They will…
In a fresh update, India has issued an advisory asking its nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to avoid unnecessary travel amid rising tensions across the Middle East. The advisory is issued by the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and comes after experiencing disruptions to air travel in the Gulf regions. As per…
The airline Etihad Airways has suspended all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 06:00 UAE time on Friday, March 6, as ongoing airspace closures across parts of the Middle East continue to disrupt aviation operations in the region. In an advisory posted on social media, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier said the decision follows continuing…
Stocks in the United Arab Emirates fell sharply on Wednesday as markets reopened after a rare two-day trading halt triggered by Iran’s missile and drone attacks on the Gulf nation over the weekend, prompting investors to reassess geopolitical risks, Reuters reported.Dubai and Abu Dhabi exchanges had suspended trading on March 2 and March 3 —…
Etihad Airways has suspended all scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi until UAE time on Thursday, March 5, citing ongoing regional airspace disruptions. In its latest operational update, the airline confirmed that while regular passenger services remain halted, some repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights may operate in coordination with UAE authorities. These flights…
Regional airspace closures continue to disrupt operations across parts of West Asia, prompting Etihad Airways to suspend all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 14:00 UAE time on Tuesday, 3 March. In an operational update, the airline said the temporary suspension is due to ongoing airspace restrictions affecting the region. Services will resume only…
UAE Stock Markets Closed: Regional Conflict Halts Trading on ADX and DFM In an unprecedented economic response to escalating regional conflict, the United Arab Emirates has announced that its two major financial markets, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), will remain closed on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March…
