UAE airlines publish March 12 status bulletin as limited flights resume
Etihad posts new network timetable through 15 March, warns of fake refund scams
KLM suspends all Dubai services until 28 March amid security concerns
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Drone crash in Dubai Creek Harbour highlights ongoing aviation-security challenges
A drone believed to be of Iranian origin struck a residential tower in Dubai Creek Harbour on 12 March, causing a small fire but no casualties. The incident, coming a day after drones fell near DXB, highlights persistent security risks that can disrupt airport operations and expatriate housing. Mobility managers should update traveller-tracking and emergency-housing plans accordingly.
UAE grants one-month grace period for residents stuck abroad with expired visas
The UAE has temporarily waived normal immigration rules to allow residents whose visas expired abroad after 28 February 2026 to re-enter the country until 31 March without paying fines or first applying for a new entry permit. The move helps thousands stranded by recent airspace closures and gives employers breathing room to regularise staff paperwork.
UAE airlines publish 12 March flight status—reduced operations, flexible rebooking
Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia have resumed limited services on 12 March, focusing on core routes while extending fee-free rebooking and refund options for passengers hit by recent cancellations. Travellers need confirmed bookings before going to the airport, and businesses should build flexibility into mobility plans until full schedules return.
Etihad issues new timetable through 15 March and extends free-change window to 15 May
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has published a fresh flight list valid until 15 March and will let passengers whose trips were affected by the regional crisis rebook free of charge on flights until 15 May. The update enables businesses to lock in near-term travel while preserving flexibility for spring assignments.