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British family stranded in Middle East after Foreign Office errors

Nusaybah Sattar and five relatives were kept off evacuation flight despite holding tickets and UK passports

The Guardian - UK

Planning to go out in Dubai this weekend? Check which attractions are closed

Several major leisure destinations in Dubai will remain closed this weekend as authorities take precautionary measures amid ongoing regional developments.

The Times of India

UAE flight status update: Limited services operating on March 7; Rebooking and refund options available

UAE air travel is slowly resuming with limited flights on March 7 after regional airspace closures. Major airlines like Emirates and Etihad are prioritizing stranded passengers, offering flexible rebooking. Strict airport entry protocols are in place, with travelers urged to confirm flight status before departure due to rapidly changing schedules.

The Times of India

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'Bill is your insurance policy': Dubai tells shoppers to keep grocery receipts amid price hike concerns

Concerns about rising prices often surface during uncertain moments. In Dubai, authorities say the best protection consumers have may be something many people throw away without a second thought: their shopping receipt.

The Times of India

Dubai’s luxury market breaks records: UAE emirate's third most expensive apartment sale logs whopping Dh422 million despite US-Israel war on Iran

Dubai's luxury property market has achieved a significant milestone with a Dh422 million apartment sale. This record-breaking deal underscores the sector's strength despite ongoing regional geopolitical tensions amid Iran-US-Israel war. Global investors continue to view Dubai as a secure destination for wealth preservation. The emirate's appeal is fuelled by its…

The Times of India

‘Spent night fearing explosions’: Passengers recount Iran war scare as first flight from Dubai lands in San Francisco

Passengers arriving on the first commercial Emirates flight from Dubai to San Francisco since the outbreak of the Iran war described days of fear, uncertainty and frantic efforts to escape the Middle East.

The Times of India

Irish Government’s chartered flight from Oman delayed until Saturday – minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said overnight hotel costs for passengers in Oman would be met by the department.

Evening Standard

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Middle East flights: Lufthansa and Air France extend suspensions on key routes

Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October.

Euronews

Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help

Stranded Americans across the Middle East say they’ve been left to navigate flight cancellations and confusing government guidance on their own

The Independent UK

UAE intercepts over 1,000 drones since start of Iran war

Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports after another night of massive aerial attacks at the United Arab Emirates, as explosions from interceptions were heard every 20 seconds on Friday morning.

Euronews

England rugby stars Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya stranded in Dubai

Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya, two of England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup winners, are stranded in Dubai amid Israel and the United States’ war with Iran

The Guardian - UK

England star Ellie Kildunne stuck in Dubai and to miss Premiership fixture

The Red Roses full-back travelled to Dubai for a short break during the Premiership Women’s Rugby’s reserve week but is stranded, along with England team-mate Sadia Kabeya

The Independent UK

23,000 canceled flights and debris raining on Dubai hotels: The Iran war is jeopardizing the $12 trillion global travel industry

“This has destabilized travel on the six populated continents of the earth,” one aviation expert told Fortune.

Fortune

Meet Satheesh Kumar, Dubai-based Hindu expat marking 23 years of Ramadan fasting

For most residents in the UAE, Ramadan is a deeply personal act of faith tied to Islam. But for some, the month has become a bridge between cultures. In Dubai, one long-time expatriate has quietly observed the Ramadan fast for more than two decades—despite belonging to a different religion.

The Times of India

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The Guardian - UK

Influencers sold the world a fantasy Dubai – and now it’s gone in a puff of missile smoke

The city was portrayed as an aspirational place to live, but now those who moved there are realising the precarity that comes with being an economic migrant, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Evening Standard

'We were on edge for days': Couple who sheltered in underground Dubai car park among Brits to return home on first charter flight

Passengers on the first Government charter flight helping people escape the Middle East conflict have spoken of their relief on being back in the UK

The Independent UK

The Latest: Israeli strikes pound Iran and Lebanon as US warns attacks will intensify

Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea, intensifying its campaign targeting the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships

The Times of India

Dubai Mall visitors stunned as UAE President appears for public iftar during regional tensions

Amid ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East due to the Iran-US-Israel war, residents have been in a consistent state of anxiety over life and safety.

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Evening Standard

British couple sheltered in car park under hotel before catching flight home

The first Government chartered plane touched down at London Stansted just before 1am on Friday, carrying mostly families with young children.

The Times of India

Dubai Ramadan 2026 anti-begging campaign: Police bust 'luxury car beggar', arrest 37 beggars of various nationalities amid crackdown

Dubai Police are cracking down on beggars during Ramadan. Authorities have arrested dozens of people exploiting the holy month's charitable spirit. This crackdown is part of an annual campaign to prevent illegal solicitation. Similar efforts are underway across the UAE. Residents are urged to donate through official charities to ensure…

The Times of India

Dubai's KHDA moves Indian schools to distance learning till term end amid US-Israel war on Iran

Dubai's education regulator has extended distance learning for Indian curriculum schools until the end of the academic term. This decision, impacting CBSE and ICSE students, is a precautionary measure amid regional security concerns due to the Iran-Israel-US war. The new academic year will commence on April 6, 2026, ensuring continuity…

Evening Standard

‘So happy to be home’: Passengers of second plane from Dubai return to Ireland

Hundreds have touched down in Dublin on the first two flights to land on Irish soil since the escalated conflict between Iran and Israel and the US.

The Independent UK

UK property investor flees Dubai on £150K jet after debris from Iranian drone fell on Villa

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The Independent UK

‘I moved to Dubai a week before the war started’

A British man moved out to Dubai a week before Iranian drones and missiles started flying over the country as retaliation for US-Israeli strikes.

The Independent UK

British businessman in Dubai paid £150,000 to charter private jet for ‘easy way out’ as Iran war rages

Samuel Leeds saw debris from a drone fall onto his family’s home – but told The Independent he didn’t take the extraordinary measures to leave the UAE due to the missiles

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