AOT teams up with Vietnam Airlines, flydubai to open new routes to Thailand
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2026
Airports of Thailand is accelerating international air connectivity by working with Vietnam Airlines and flydubai to launch new routes to Phuket and Bangkok, supporting tourism, trade and investment.
Dubai airport suspends flights temporarily after Iranian drone attack
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates temporarily suspended flights after an Iranian drone strike hit a fuel tank nearby, causing a fire and prompting evacuations.
Dubai finance hub rattled as Gulf banks shut branches over Iran threat
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Banks across the Gulf shut branches and moved staff to remote work after drone debris struck near Dubai’s DIFC and Iran warned regional banks could become targets
UAE Repels Hundreds of Iranian Missiles and Drones as Officials Vow Firm but Measured Response
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
Abu Dhabi says air defences intercepted 172 ballistic missiles and 755 drones while calling for dialogue to end the worst regional escalation in decades
Dubai airport partly reopens after flights briefly halted
SUNDAY, MARCH 08, 2026
Dubai International Airport restored part of its operations on Saturday (March 7) after briefly halting flights following an aerial interception near the airport, as the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel continued to unsettle the Gulf.
Global aviation chaos as Middle East airspace shuts for second day, stranding travellers
MONDAY, MARCH 02, 2026
Global air travel has been hit by widespread cancellations and diversions after Middle East airspace closures left key hubs such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha shut or heavily restricted for a second day, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and forcing airlines to suspend services indefinitely.