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Dubai-Iran air corridor disrupted as Dubai Airports lists 17 Flydubai cancellations

Dubai-Iran air corridor disrupted as Dubai Airports lists 17 Flydubai cancellations

Seventeen Flydubai flights and additional regional services between Dubai and Iranian airports were cancelled on 9 January amid protests and an internet blackout in Iran. The ad-hoc suspensions create immediate itinerary and supply-chain headaches for UAE companies with operations in Iran and highlight the fragility of Gulf-Iran air links during periods of unrest. Mobility managers should activate contingency plans and review insurance coverage.

Jan 10, 2026
Etihad Rail unveils 11-station passenger network, promises Abu Dhabi–Dubai in under 50 minutes

Etihad Rail unveils 11-station passenger network, promises Abu Dhabi–Dubai in under 50 minutes

Etihad Rail confirmed the final seven stations of its 11-stop passenger network on 8-9 January, paving the way for 200 km/h inter-city services linking all seven emirates from 2026. The project will cut Abu Dhabi–Dubai travel to under 50 minutes, ease road congestion and open new talent-mobility and sustainability opportunities for UAE employers.

Jan 10, 2026
Emirates cautions UAE-UK travellers about Britain’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation

Emirates cautions UAE-UK travellers about Britain’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation

Emirates has warned customers that the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme will soon apply to many UAE-based expatriates who currently travel visa-free. Passengers without a valid ETA risk being denied boarding in Dubai, making advance compliance essential for corporate travel programmes.

Jan 10, 2026

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