Etihad Airways grounds all Abu Dhabi departures as Gulf airspace shuts
Emirates, flydubai extend Dubai flight ban to 15:00 as safety buffer widens
UAE labour ministry orders private-sector remote work through Tuesday
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Over 1,000 flights scrapped; UAE pledges hotel bills for stranded tourists
With Gulf airspace closed, more than 1,000 Middle-East flights were cancelled on 1 March 2026. The UAE aviation regulator has stepped in to pay hotel and meal costs for over 20,000 stranded travellers, an expensive but reputation-saving measure. Corporates with staff stuck in transit should check carrier liability and keep receipts for eventual insurance claims.
UK and Australia raise UAE travel warning to ‘do not travel’, plan evacuations
The UK and Australia have both elevated their UAE guidance to the highest “do not travel” level and are mapping evacuation options for tens of thousands of citizens stranded by Gulf airspace closures. The change could invalidate standard corporate travel-insurance cover and may force companies to reassess assignment plans.
Dubai International Financial Centre shifts to remote services, keeps licences valid
The DIFC Authority has told its member firms that all services will run remotely from 2–4 March 2026, with electronic filings and e-hearings accepted. The move ensures licence continuity while aligning the leading financial free zone with federal safety directives issued after weekend missile strikes.