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UAE residents return home on 3 exceptional Etihad Rail trains from Saudi border

Etihad Rail, typically a freight operator, deployed three exceptional passenger services to safely transport UAE citizens and residents from the Saudi border to Abu Dhabi. This emergency mission, coordinated with Abu Dhabi authorities, demonstrated the railway's readiness as a critical pillar of national emergency response infrastructure during regional travel disruptions.

The Times of India

UAE urges US, Israel and Iran to return to the negotiating table

In a press conference, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy condemned what she called "blatant Iranian attacks" on her country and other Gulf states.

Euronews

‘I promised to take my late husband’s rare photos to Abu Dhabi. Now war has left me stranded’

British widow Lynda Leach travelled to the UAE to donate 200 rare photos taken by her husband of the emirate during the 1960s

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Spain's Ex‑King Juan Carlos Stuck in Abu Dhabi as Middle East Crisis Sparks Hollywood Outcry

Spain's former monarch, Juan Carlos I, finds himself unable to leave Abu Dhabi due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the broader impact of the crisis.

International Business Times UK

'Avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant': Indian embassy in UAE urges Indian nationals amid Middle East conflict

NEW DELHI: The Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday issued an advisory urging Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which began on February 28 with a joint military operation launched by the…

The Times of India

How Iran's strikes are putting Dubai's 'safe-haven' reputation under strain

Dubai, once a symbol of Middle Eastern stability, now faces unprecedented threats after Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted its airport and iconic landmarks. The attacks shattered the city's aura of invincibility, raising serious concerns for its economic model and the safety of millions of residents, particularly the large Indian…

The Times of India

How are Britons getting out of the Middle East?

The conflict between Iran and the US and its allies has caused widespread airspace closures in the Middle East, sparking major disruption to flights.

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Handful of flights resume to get stranded Brits out of the Middle East

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said 102,000 British nationals had registered their presence in the region

The Independent UK

Airlines in Middle East rule out services resuming before Thursday

Some repatriation flights depart as governments around the world work to extract their citizens from the region

The Guardian - UK

‘It was surreal’: holidaymakers on first flight out of Abu Dhabi describe petrifying experience

Hundreds of thousands of passengers have found themselves stranded in the middle of a conflict between Iran and its Gulf neighbours

The Guardian - UK

Families reunite in emotional scenes as flight from Abu Dhabi carrying stranded Brits lands at Heathrow

A limited number of flights have been able to leave the United Arab Emirates carrying Brits stranded after the outbreak of the war in the Middle East

Evening Standard

England Lions tour cancelled over Middle East security concerns

The England Lions cancelled their match on Sunday, and the remainder of the tour has now been called off

The Independent UK

Government ‘looking at all options’ to support Britons as some flights resume

A flight to London’s Heathrow, likely to be carrying stranded UK nationals, departed from the United Arab Emirates capital on Monday.

Evening Standard

Heathrow-bound flight leaves Abu Dhabi as stranded Brits rescued from Middle East conflict

The Government of Dubai confirmed some planes would be permitted to take off from the city from Monday evening

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London-bound flight bringing stranded Britons back from Abu Dhabi

The Etihad Airways flight is expected to land at 7.14pm at Terminal 4.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow gives update on family situation in Dubai after issuing plea to Keir Starmer to ‘get us home’

Jonny Bairstow is still stranded in Dubai with his family amid escalating tensions in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Your rights as Middle East cruises disrupted by US-Iran war

Thousands of passengers remain on their ships in the Gulf

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Euronews

Iran war: UAE starts exceptional flights for stranded passengers

The first flights from the UAE took off just before 3 pm local time on Monday 2 March.

The Independent UK

Foreign Office issue UAE safety advice for Britons trapped in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The UK government has told British nationals in the region to shelter in place

International Business Times

(VIDEO) Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? International Airport Remains Closed Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH), the main gateway to the UAE capital and a key hub for Etihad Airways, remains shuttered with all flight operations suspended as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to ongoing regional security threats stemming from U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran…

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Foreign Office issues new UAE travel advisory

The change of advice comes after the US and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow makes plea to Keir Starmer while stranded in Dubai as ECB consult government

The former England wicketkeeper is on holiday in the UAE with his family

The Independent UK

Plans being drawn up for Muscat airlift to rescue stranded Britons from Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Exclusive: Overnight rescue flight brings British Airways flight crews back from Dubai

The Independent UK

‘Missiles were flying past our hotel’: UK tourists trapped in Dubai voice fears as Gulf conflict intensifies

The rapidly escalating conflict has left thousands stranded, with no idea how to get home

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