Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Emirates, flydubai on Monday announced resumption of limited flights starting from March 2.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Qatar’s air force shot down two aircraft inbound from Iran on Monday, Doha’s defence ministry said in a statement after the Islamic republic earlier targeted gas facilities in the Gulf state.

“Qatar Emiri Air Force successfully shot down two (SU24) aircraft coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran. They also successfully intercepted seven ballistic missiles through air defences, and intercepted five drones by Qatar Emiri Air Force and Qatar Emiri Navy Forces, which targeted several areas in the state today,” the defence ministry said.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: IndiGo plans to operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to various Indian cities on March 3 to bring back passengers stranded due to the Middle East conflict.

The civil aviation ministry on Monday said it was closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of the Middle East and its impact on international flight operations, PTI reported.

• Special repatriation flights began operating from UAE airports to help stranded passengers depart.
• Limited operations resumed at Dubai airports (DXB & DWC) with a small number of permitted flights.
• Flydubai operated a limited number of evening flights from Dubai.
• Emirates resumed a limited number of flights from Dubai in the evening, prioritising earlier bookings.
• Several Etihad special-service flights departed from Abu Dhabi International Airport, with around 15 passenger aircraft taking off within a three-hour window.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The Israel-US strikes on Iran, and Tehran’s retaliatory measures in several Gulf countries, have triggered anxiety and fear among families of Odia workers stranded in conflict-hit West Asia, with many appealing to authorities for safe evacuation.

Several workers from Odisha, particularly from Ganjam and Kendrapara districts, are reportedly stuck in countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Israel following flight cancellations and rising security tensions, PTI reported.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The US and Iran ruled out a quick end to the war as a third day of blasts rocked the Middle East from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf.

Residents in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha reported hearing blasts Monday morning and Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior sounded sirens on the island nation.

The US reported a fourth American was killed as President Donald Trump predicted the assault could continue for the next four to five weeks.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Former Bigg Boss contestant and Miss India 2020 runner-up Manya Singh has shared that she is currently stuck in Dubai after her return flight was suspended due to rising tensions in parts of the Middle East.

Manya took to her Instagram and shared a video update to inform her fans about what she is going through. In the video, she spoke about hearing “blast” sounds near her hotel and described the situation as “scary,” especially since she is staying on a high floor.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The United Arab Emirates’ civil aviation on Monday said that it will begin operating ‘special flights’ across the country’s airports to allow the departure of stranded passengers.

Flydubai Airlines on Monday said that it will operate a limited number of flights on the evening of March 2. The airlines also advised customers to update their contact details via the official website and check the flight status.

Emirates also announced the resumption of a limited number of flights from today evening, adding that priority will be given to those who booked earlier. Read more here.

The Indian ministry for civil aviation said that the situation in the Middle East region continues to be closely monitored to facilitate relief for passengers. It said that due to the ongoing situation, 357 flights planned for operation today were cancelled.

“We at the Ministry of Civil Aviation are closely monitoring passenger grievances through the Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) and ensuring prompt redressal on priority. A total of 559 grievances have been addressed during this period through AirSewa, social media platforms, and dedicated helpline calls, in coordination with airlines and concerned stakeholders,” it said on X

“Passengers are advised to check official airline channels for accurate updates regarding cancellations and rescheduling. For assistance, they may contact the Ministry’s PACR helpline numbers at 011-24604283 / 011-24632987,” the ministry added.

Air India Express has said that it will resume flight operations to and from Muscat starting March 3, with scheduled services to Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai and Tiruchirappalli.

The first Air India Express flight from Muscat will operate to Tiruchirappalli, departing at 10:25 hours local time.

Guests are advised to check the latest status of their flights on www.airindiaexpress.com and ensure that their contact details are updated to receive real‑time notifications.

“Meanwhile, flight operations to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE remain suspended until 23:59 hrs IST (18:29 hrs UTC) on March 3, 2026. Air India Express regrets the inconvenience caused to guests due to these disruptions and appreciates their understanding and cooperation,” an Air India Express spokesperson said.

According to Flight Radar 24, a total of 15 Etihad Airways passenger aircraft have taken off from Abu Dhabi within a three-hour window, likely helping to clear transit passengers who have been stuck there since the start of the conflict.

“Other aircraft that have departed Abu Dhabi today are 2 Etihad Airways cargo aircraft, 2 IndiGo Airbus A320s (probably empty), 1 Lufthansa A380 (after maintenance),” the Facebook post added.

According to official information from Etihad Airways all flights to and from Abu Dhabi are suspended until 14:00 UAE time on Tuesday 3 March, with special flights scheduled.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Emirates will begin operating a limited number of flights from the evening of 2 March. Priority is being given to customers with earlier bookings. Passengers who have been rebooked onto these flights will be contacted directly by Emirates. Please do not proceed to the airport unless you have received confirmation from the airline.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Dubai Airports confirms that a limited resumption of operations will begin today evening, 2 March, with a small number of flights permitted to operate from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), Dubai media office posted on X.

Travellers are advised not to proceed to DXB or DWC unless they have been contacted directly by their airline with a confirmed departure time.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: UAE civil aviation on Monday said that it begin operating ‘special flights’ across the country’s airports to allow departure of stranded passengers, Reuters reported.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Russian President Vladimir Putin urged a ceasefire in the Middle East during phone calls with Emirati and Qatari leaders on Monday amid the escalating war in the Middle East.

Following US and Israeli barrages on the Russian ally Iran, retaliatory strikes from Tehran have hit targets across the Gulf, forcing authorities to close airspace and stalling traffic at big hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

In a call with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, both leaders “emphasised the need for an immediate ceasefire and a return to the political and diplomatic process,” the Kremlin said in a readout.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Congress’ Jalna Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Kale is stranded in Dubai due to airspace closure caused by the Iran war, his brother Jagannath Kale said on Monday.

The MP had gone to Dubai with a few friends on Friday, a day before the joint US-Israel attack on Iran, his brother said.

“He was to return via Abu Dhabi on March 3. But due to the cancellation of flights, he is stuck in Dubai. He is safe and there is nothing to worry,” Jagannath Kale told PTI.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Several Etihad-operated special-service flights took off from Abu Dhabi International Airport on Monday, according to the airport’s website and FlightRadar24 data. That facility was among sites damaged in the barrage of drones and missiles sent by Iran this weekend. The incident resulted in one death and several injuries.

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, halted regular operations to and from Dubai until 3 pm local time on Tuesday and warned of disruptions through Thursday. Etihad Airways said it extended cancellations until 3 pm Tuesday, while Qatar Airways said flights to and from Doha were suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that military operations against Iran would not lead to an “endless war” and that the aim was to destroy Tehran’s missiles, Navy and other security infrastructure.

His remarks came days after Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Dubai in retaliation for strikes by the United States and Israel that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Germany is flying out particularly vulnerable people including children, pregnant women and sick people from Riyadh and Muscat, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday.

Wadephul said that German crisis support teams would be sent to Muscat, Doha and Dubai, and that other teams were looking at “border crossing options between the affected countries and countries such as Oman and Saudi Arabia, both of which still have open airspace.”

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: The United States and six Arab nations on Monday issued a strongly worded statement condemning Iran’s recent missile and drone attacks across West Asia, calling them “indiscriminate”, “reckless”, and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability.

The statement, released by the governments of the US, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, followed a wave of Iranian strikes that targeted multiple countries in the region, which came in a retaliatory action by the Islamic Republic following US-Israel strikes on Iran that led to the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family, ANI reported.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Amazon’s cloud arm said Monday it was working to restore full service in parts of the Middle East, after reporting one of its UAE data centres was struck by “objects”.

The UAE facility was suffering a “localized power issue” with “full recovery… still expected to be many hours away”, Amazon Web Services (AWS) wrote on its website at around 0900 GMT.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates are among Gulf cities hit by strikes since US and Israeli launched attacks on Iran, killing Iran’s supreme leader and other top officials.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, and condemned the attacks on both countries during the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Prime Minister Modi also discussed with them the well-being of the Indian community living in both countries.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Etihad Airways resumed some limited flight operations on Monday, the airline told Reuters, as global airlines including Middle East carriers adapt to the disruption caused by the escalating Iranian conflict since Saturday.

The Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran and Tehran’s military response forced the closure of airspace in various countries across the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, along with key airports including Dubai and Doha.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news live updates: Black smoke rose from the US embassy in Kuwait on Monday, an AFP correspondent saw, while Kuwait mistakenly shot down US warplanes causing no casualties, as Iran pressed on with a third day of Gulf retaliation.

A US base and a power station were also targeted, in what was the most dramatic escalation for the small Gulf country in decades, after the 2003 US invasion of Iraq and Baghdad’s attempt to take over Kuwait in 1990.

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