Dubai (United Arab Emirates) – War Watch

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War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates
ByNiraj Chokshi March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have become some of the world’s largest and most profitable thanks to their location at the center of busy travel routes.

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What to Know About the Rising Price of Oil and Its Effects on Airline Ticket Prices
ByElaine Glusac March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

The Gulf conflict has led to higher fuel prices, and the cost of operating a plane has sharply increased. For travelers, that likely means higher fares.

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Oman Becomes Unlikely Hub for Evacuees Fleeing War in Gulf
ByTurki Al-Balushi and Ismaeel Naar March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

The international airport in Muscat, the Omani capital, has remained open while fighting in the region has escalated.

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Iran Attacks and Mideast Flights: How Safe Is Air Travel?
ByGabe Castro-Root March 6, 2026

Drone and missile attacks have caused high anxiety across the region, but experts say the danger to commercial airliners is “fairly remote.”

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MSC Steps Up to Return Cruise Passengers Stranded in Dubai
ByCeylan Yeğinsu March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Thousands of guests on at least six ships await evacuation in the Gulf region. With government help slow, MSC, the world’s third-largest line, took matters into its own hands.

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Travelers, How Has the Iran Conflict Affected You? Tell Us Your Story.
ByChristine Chung, Ceylan Yeğinsu and Gabe Castro-Root March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

Drones and missiles have closed airports and caused chaos across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. We want to hear from affected travelers.

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Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East
ByIsabella Kwai, Ceylan Yeğinsu, Omnia Al Desoukie and Alexandra E. Petri March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

European countries organized flights from Israel, Oman, and the U.A.E. The United States said it would charter free flights for its citizens but disclosed few details.

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Emirati Leaders, Seeking to Project Calm, Go to the Mall
ByJonathan Wolfe March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

A video released by Dubai’s government of the Emirati president visiting a mall underscored the authoritarian country’s efforts to maintain its placid reputation amid spiraling violence.

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U.S. University Campuses in Mideast Move Classes Online as War Spreads
ByMark Arsenault and Alan Blinder March 2, 2026

A number of major universities with campuses in Qatar and other nations are operating remotely as the conflict expands throughout the region.

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Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Amid Flight Cancellations
ByCeylan Yeğinsu, Omnia Al Desoukie and Christine Chung March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.

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