Airlines like IndiGo and Air India are experiencing flight disruptions between India and the UAE due to operational restrictions in the region. Several flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been cancelled or rescheduled,

The UAE suspended flight landings at Dubai International Airport after a drone strike damaged a fuel depot, triggering a fire. The disruption impacts Indian airlines heavily as the region is a key market. Continued attacks amid the ongoing conflict are likely to hurt airline operations and delay recovery in air traffic.

The escalating tensions amid the Iran vs US-Israel war, have left much of the Middle East in a crisis. From flights to roadways and even markets, ever.

On March 8, Indian carriers- including Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet, Akasa and IndiGo- planned 49 inbound flights from airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, as well as Muscat and Jeddah.

The first group of stranded Filipinos in the UAE departed Dubai International Airport on Wednesday evening aboard Emirates flight EK336

The UAE's Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has waived overstay fines for tourists and residents stranded by flight cancellations and airspace closures due to regional conflict. This humanitarian measure eases financial and bureaucratic burdens for thousands of travellers unable to depart the country,

Authorities say the measures are precautionary and prioritise passenger and crew safety amid what officials describe as a developing situation

The embassy said that the UAE authorities have announced a a waiver of overstay fines for visitors whose tourist and visit visas have expired.

As the US and Israel’s military strikes on Iran continue to escalate into a wider regional confrontation, civil aviation in the United Arab Emirates i.