Passengers urged to check UAE flight status as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia adjust schedules

Flying from UAE today? Check these flight changes first

Regional tensions continue to disrupt some services as airlines review schedules, routes

Hormuz cleared of mines: CentCom chief Admiral Cooper

Pezeshkian calls for a treaty to prevent aggression and regional instability

A man sits on a surfboard as a container ship and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran.

Hormuz: From leverage to Iran's strategic liability

Saudi Prince urges Iran: Act like a nation-state, not a revolutionary movement

Vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.

Kuwait arrests two over fake government stamps

Suspects accused of using fake and recycled stamps to pocket fees owed to government

The arrests were made by the Criminal Police Department following an investigation into the illegal use of government stamps at the hospital where both suspects worked.

Saudi Arabia issues red alerts for heavy rain

Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast as temperatures climb to 47°C

Moderate to heavy thunderstorms are expected over parts of Jazan, Asir, Al Baha, Mecca and Medina. The downpours could trigger flash floods and would be accompanied by hail and strong winds stirring up dust and sand.

Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz: What we know

On Tuesday, the Iranian and Omani foreign ministers discussed a framework agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi

UAE flights today: What travellers need to know

Most UAE flights are operating, but cancellations and delays continue on some routes

For UAE residents and travellers, the key developments to watch are the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran diplomatic developments, further sanctions, oil prices and airline schedules.

Bahrain's non-oil GDP grew by 2.2% in Q1

Non-oil sectors cushion Bahrain’s economy amid sharp oil downturn in Q1 2026

The skyline of Manama, capital of Bahrain.

Kuwait foils record KD150 million drug operation

Authorities seize five tonnes of Lyrica powder and nearly four million capsules

Kuwait seizes record KD150 million Lyrica haul in its largest drug operation, uncovering a manufacturing facility and boosting prevention and rehabilitation measures.

Oman police warn of organised begging networks

ROP says criminal groups may exploit and manage beggars, urges public to report cases

The Royal Oman Police urged citizens and residents to report cases of begging or suspected exploitation rather than encouraging the practice.

UAE flights today: Check latest airline changes

Gulf airlines are adjusting schedules as regional tensions continue to disrupt travel

Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia issue alerts on Kuwait and Bahrain services

Saudi Arabia to see rain, heavy downpours till Saturday

Rain to affect western and southern regions before spreading to northern areas

Rain along the western coast, stretching from north of Jazan towards Taif in Mecca region, is expected to intensify later in the day, while showers over Najran and the Eastern Province gradually weaken.

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