ConfirmedShipping, energy & marketsBackgroundDubai, United Arab Emirates
Gulf states close airspace; Qatar Airways and Dubai airport halt flights
- Mountain Time
- Local time
- 1:18 PM in Dubai
- Where
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE closed their airspace after Iran's attacks, following Iran, Iraq and Israel. Qatar Airways suspended flights at its Doha hub and Dubai airport later halted all operations until further notice.
Why it matters
The shutdown of two of the world's biggest transit hubs stranded travelers worldwide and marked the start of the region-wide aviation disruption that followed the war.
Sources (4)
- Al Jazeeraaljazeera.comPublished
- Associated Pressapnews.comPublished
- Al Jazeera (2)aljazeera.comPublished
- Associated Press (2)apnews.comPublished
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