Airlines Detour or Suspend Middle-East Routes as US-Iran Tensions Rise
Etihad Suspends New York and Washington Services Amid US Snow Emergency
Emirates axes multiple Dubai–US flights as Winter Storm Fern grips North America
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Etihad suspends New York and Washington services as severe weather shutters U-S airports
Etihad Airways has cancelled its 25 January EY1/3 (AUH–JFK) and EY5 (AUH–IAD) services, plus the corresponding EY2/4/6 returns, because Winter Storm Fern is closing runways on the U-S East Coast. Free rebooking and refunds are available, but additional delays are possible, prompting UAE companies to review duty-of-care plans for North-American travel.
UAE pardons 900+ Indian nationals in pre-National Day amnesty
Ahead of its 54th National Day, the UAE has pardoned more than 900 Indian prisoners and will pay their fines, enabling swift repatriation. The amnesty strengthens UAE–India relations and removes compliance headaches for employers who would otherwise face sponsorship liabilities.
Dubai’s foreign-licence swap passes 58,000 mark as RTA widens eligibility
A Gulf News briefing reports that Dubai approved 58,082 foreign-licence exchanges in 2025, reflecting the RTA’s push to make the emirate car-ready for international talent. New countries—including Texas (US), Croatia and Kosovo—have been added, offering employers a faster, cheaper route to mobility for incoming staff.