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EASA conflict-zone bulletin keeps Dubai Airport in limbo as airlines extend UAE flight suspensions

EASA conflict-zone bulletin keeps Dubai Airport in limbo as airlines extend UAE flight suspensions

EASA has extended its conflict-zone avoidance notice for UAE airspace to 24 April, forcing European and several Asian and North-American airlines to prolong flight suspensions to Dubai. Emirates and flydubai remain operational but advise passengers not to go to DXB without confirmed schedules. The capacity squeeze is driving fares higher and complicating corporate travel itineraries.

Apr 15, 2026
GCC Unified Tourist Visa pilot set for Q4 2026 with Dubai–Bahrain air corridor first in line

GCC Unified Tourist Visa pilot set for Q4 2026 with Dubai–Bahrain air corridor first in line

A new update confirms the GCC Grand Tours Visa will launch a UAE–Bahrain pilot in the last quarter of 2026 before expanding to all six Gulf states. The unified permit will allow tourists and short-term business travellers to move between member countries on one digital visa, cutting costs and paperwork.

Apr 15, 2026
EU Council chief lauds UAE for safeguarding 200,000 European residents during Gulf tensions

EU Council chief lauds UAE for safeguarding 200,000 European residents during Gulf tensions

During a 14 April visit, European Council President António Costa thanked the UAE leadership for measures that kept roughly 200,000 EU citizens safe during recent Iranian attacks. The praise underscores the UAE’s ability to support large expatriate communities and signals continued EU–UAE cooperation on mobility and trade.

Apr 15, 2026

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