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A British tourist is among more than 20 people charged in Dubai under cybercrime laws after allegedly filming and sharing videos of Iranian missile strikes.
KLM has suspended flights to several Middle East destinations, including Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam, citing ongoing regional unrest and safety concerns. The airline says the situation remains uncertain and is being closely monitored.
British Airways has cancelled hundreds of flights across the Middle East, including suspending services to Abu Dhabi until later this year. The airline cites ongoing instability and airspace concerns in the region.
The escalating Iran conflict could cost the Middle East tourism industry up to $56 billion and reduce visitor arrivals by tens of millions in 2026.
Emirates has suspended all scheduled flights to and from Dubai through March 7, operating only limited repatriation services amid regional airspace closures.
Viking has canceled Nile River cruises through March as regional conflict escalates, with other river lines also pausing Egypt and Middle East operations.
Iran’s missile and drone strikes have shaken Dubai and Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the UAE’s long-standing reputation as a stable financial and lifestyle safe haven.
The U.S. State Department is urging Americans to leave more than a dozen Middle East countries using available commercial options, citing “serious safety risks” as the Iran conflict expands and travel disruption deepens.
Major Gulf hubs including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha remain shut as the Iran conflict disrupts global air travel, sending airline stocks lower and stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers.
Escalating tensions involving Iran have left thousands of cruise travelers stuck in Gulf ports, with ships sheltering in place and airports facing severe disruption. Cruise lines are pausing departures, rewriting itineraries, and trying to manage a fast-moving security situation.
The U.S. has issued its highest Level 4 travel warnings for Iran and Iraq, while urging Americans across the Middle East to shelter in place and prepare for disruptions.
More than 2,400 flights were canceled across the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, forcing major airlines to suspend routes and close key airspace corridors.
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab and Fairmont The Palm were impacted as Iranian drone and missile strikes extended into the Gulf, disrupting travel and airspace.
Fairmont The Palm in Dubai was damaged during Iranian retaliatory strikes in the region, with four people injured as tensions escalate across the Middle East.
Armenia is offering temporary visa-free entry to eligible residents of 113 countries, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen regional connectivity through mid-2026.