HISTORICAL FACTS: 11 - The Untold Story

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TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the conflict is reshaping global travel

The Independent UK · Mar 13

UAE News: Air Arabia expands flights to 44 destinations from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah

Air Arabia has confirmed the gradual resumption of a limited number of flights to and from the UAE amid the ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. The airline has taken the initiative under its broader strategy to restore its network in the region by March 22, 2026.

The Times of India · Mar 13

Meet the stoic Aussies staying put in the warring Gulf

The Middle East's latest fracas has not rattled some Australian expats who have built lives and raised families in the Emirates.

AAP · Mar 13

UAE travel alert: Etihad Airways announces schedule for March 10-12, check destinations

The Iran-US-Israel war has left thousands of passengers stranded across the UAE due to airspace shutdown, flight cancellations and mid-air diversions. While the UAE authorities have been commended for their aid to the tourists, providing hotel and food vouchers along with transportation, many have been vying to go home on…

The Times of India · Mar 10

Six hours through Oman’s desert: How a British father and daughter fled the Middle East crisis

Jamie Mallon, 54 and his daughter Izzy, 27 watched missiles being intercepted over Abu Dhabi skies for five days during Iranian attacks on the Middle East. The duo had arrived in the region for a relaxing getaway as the daughter had just returned from two and a half years of…

The Times of India · Mar 9

TikToker’s $2,000 escape: American woman recounts chaotic trip after Dubai flight diversion

Americans across the Middle East are scrambling to find flights back to the United States after regional airspace disruptions followed military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran over the weekend.

The Times of India · Mar 9

UAE issues high alert in Abu Dhabi as defence operations respond to missile threat amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Abu Dhabi residents were placed on high alert as the UAE's defence forces responded to incoming aerial threats amid escalating regional tensions. Emergency notifications urged citizens to seek shelter as air defence systems engaged potential missile and drone threats, with loud explosions reported. The incident underscores the spillover effects of…

The Times of India · Mar 8

Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi issues warning to citizens in UAE: 'Do not take photographs or record videos'

Amid the ongoing Iran-US-Israel war and regional tensions in the Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a cautionary notice for citizens residing in the Emirates.

The Times of India · Mar 8

US embassy in UAE issues security alert: Americans urged to consider leaving as consular services shut

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General in Dubai issued an urgent security alert for American citizens in the UAE due to escalating regional tensions and potential security risks. Non-emergency government employees and families were ordered to leave the country as a precaution amid ongoing conflict and drone…

The Times of India · Mar 8

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 · Mar 6