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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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Middle East Airspace Closes as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran
ByChristine Chung February 28, 2026March 1, 2026

A major hub in Dubai has suspended operations following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The sweeping closures are stranding passengers.

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Middle East Airspace Closes as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran
ByChristine Chung February 28, 2026

A major hub in Dubai has suspended operations following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The sweeping closures are stranding passengers.

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Beyond Dubai’s Glitter, the UAE Coast Offers a Glimpse of Life Before Oil
ByAlexander Lobrano and Katarina Premfors October 28, 2025

The smaller, less visited parts of the United Arab Emirates offer a window into the past of a country whose riches once came largely from pearls.

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Beyond Dubai’s Glitter, the UAE Coast Offers a Glimpse of Life Before Oil
ByAlexander Lobrano and Katarina Premfors October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

The smaller, less visited parts of the United Arab Emirates offer a window into the past of a country whose riches once came largely from pearls.

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Can a Beach Really Be Evil? Ask the Sun-Seekers in Good Sahel.
ByVivian Yee, Rania Khaled and Fatma Fahmy October 23, 2025

The sea looks the same. So does the sand. But in Egypt, two beach communities not far from each other have decidedly different ideas about fun.

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Can a Beach Really Be Evil? Ask the Sun-Seekers in Good Sahel.
ByVivian Yee, Rania Khaled and Fatma Fahmy October 23, 2025October 28, 2025

The sea looks the same. So does the sand. But in Egypt, two beach communities not far from each other have decidedly different ideas about fun.

Read More Can a Beach Really Be Evil? Ask the Sun-Seekers in Good Sahel.
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Into the Sands of Time: Exploring Egypt’s White and Black Deserts
ByClaire Thomas September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

Led by a guide and driver, a photojournalist embarked on a three-day, two-night excursion that took her deep into one of the country’s lesser-known wonders.

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This Summer, a Hostile Reception for Many Israelis Abroad
ByIsabel Kershner and Niki Kitsantonis August 29, 2025

Against the backdrop of the devastating war and hunger crisis in Gaza, Israeli travelers have been harassed and accosted in Europe, sometimes just for speaking Hebrew.

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The Middle East tries to untangle travel after attacks and airspace closures.
ByGabe Castro-Root June 24, 2025

Nearly half of all Qatar Airways flights were canceled on Tuesday, causing headaches and confusion around the world.

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