Some flights are resuming from Abu Dhabi
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Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE updates: UAE defence ministry spokesperson highlighted the barrage of Iranian strikes on Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the country. 186 missiles were launched against the UAE,
As flight disruptions ripple through Abu Dhabi and Dubai, travelers are navigating delays, cancellations, and shifting plans across the region.
The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.
The Al Salam naval base in Abu Dhabi was struck by Iranian drones on Sunday
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The limited resumption of flights resumed on the evening of March 2, with a small number of flights permitted to operate from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC).
It’s not considered safe to travel to most countries in the Middle East. Over the weekend, following a coordinated strike by the US and Israel, Iran retaliated, and as a result of the missile exchange between the two countries, there has been damage to airports, luxury hotels and residences across the UAE, according to The Times.
The United Arab Emirates' stock markets will resume trading on Wednesday, following a two-day suspension after Iran launched missile and drone strikes on the Gulf state, the country's capital markets regulator said on Tuesday.
"If you are due to fly between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai or Tel Aviv up to and including March 15 you can change your flight date free of charge to travel on or before March 29. Customers travelling up to and including March 8 may also request a full refund."
The e-commerce giant spent years building a logistics footprint in the Middle East. Some of those operations are on hold now.
Etihad further announced relief measures for affected travellers. The airline said guests holding tickets issued on or before February 28 for travel up to March 7 may rebook free of charge on Etihad-operated flights up to March 18.