India announces 30-day visa extension to foreigners in country amid West Asia ConflictIndia offers relief to foreigners affected by the West Asia conflict. Visas and e-Visas expiring soon will be extended for one month free o...
14 Mar, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Stranded in Dubai, Iran, Qatar, or other Middle East war zones: Will your travel insurance company pay?Flight disruptions in the Middle East due to rising tensions are leaving travellers stranded. Travel insurance coverage for these events de...
02 Mar, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Lufthansa suspends UAE flights through March 4, shuns airspace amid Middle East escalationLufthansa has halted all flights to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The airline will also bypass UAE airspace until March 4, 2026. This decis...
01 Mar, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
350 Indian flights cancelled on March 1 amid airspace restrictions in Middle EastIndian airlines cancelled 350 flights on March 1 due to Middle East airspace restrictions, a reduction from the anticipated 444. The Minist...
01 Mar, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Airlines cancel flights to Middle East; DGCA advises carriers to avoid 11 airspaces amid Iran conflictThe advisory has been issued in alignment with international safety standards and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's Conflict Zone...
28 Feb, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Dubai travel advice: What global tourists should know after the Israel-Iran conflictEven with the backdrop of Middle East tensions, Dubai continues to be a travel hotspot. Airlines, including Emirates, have swiftly adjusted...
26 Jun, 2025, 04.18 PM IST
Operation Sindoor: When lone flight crossed LoC while India was pounding Pakistan's terror launchpadsAmidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, striking terr...
08 May, 2025, 09.36 AM IST
Emirates, FlyDubai flights back on schedule, but Indian carriers restricted in Dubai till SundayEmirates and FlyDubai have resumed operations at Dubai Airport after disruptions caused by heavy rain. Indian airlines like Air India, Air ...
20 Apr, 2024, 04.26 PM IST
Dubai rains: Dubai International Airport, Emirates send out warnings to passengersDubai International Airport is facing major disruptions from adverse weather conditions, leading to delays, diversions, and crew displaceme...
18 Apr, 2024, 12.40 PM IST
Adverse weather hits Dubai flights; Air India cancels services on WedHeavy rains in Dubai flood airport, disrupting India-Dubai flights. Air India cancels services, offers date change waiver. Delhi-Dubai flig...
18 Apr, 2024, 12.20 PM IST
UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking stormThe storm that hit the United Arab Emirates earlier this week continues to have a significant impact on the country. In Dubai, the airport ...
18 Apr, 2024, 12.20 PM IST
Dubai's wettest day in history: 1.5 years of rain in 24 hours. What's behind UAE's record rainfall?Dubai Floods: The UAE witnessed unprecedented rainfall leading to severe flooding in Dubai. Climate scientists attributed the heavy rains t...
18 Apr, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
Explained: UAE's new mission for more rains. Parts of Oman will also be coveredThe UAE National Center of Meteorology (NCM) will conduct a field campaign in collaboration with US-based Stratton Park Engineering Company...
30 Aug, 2023, 10.23 PM IST
IndiGo adds Gulf city Ras Al Khaimah as its 100th destination with direct flight from MumbaiThis will be IndiGo's 11th Middle East destination in the 6E network. The inaugural flight got a ceremonial welcome at the Gulf city with w...
23 Sep, 2022, 01.20 PM IST
UAE pitches for resumption of normal flight schedule with India amid Dubai expoSpeaking to a select group of reporters on Wednesday UAE’s envoy to India Ahmed Albanna called for the resumption of normal air services be...
25 Nov, 2021, 11.44 AM IST
Indian Air Force set for first-ever drill in strategic Persian Gulf regionThe IAF on Wednesday will dispatch six Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, two C-17 Globemaster-III aircraft and around 125 personnel for the high-volta...
02 Mar, 2021, 02.05 PM IST
Emirates invests $6 million to train crew for onboard emergencyAll Emirates cabin crew go through a comprehensive initial training program, which is required by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.
06 Apr, 2015, 02.06 PM IST