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Families from Canada’s Atlantic provinces are anxiously awaiting evacuation as dozens of residents remain stranded across parts of the Middle East following the escalation of conflict involving Iran, with many expressing hope that arrangements for safe travel home will materialise soon. Citizens from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador have found themselves unable to leave the region as flight disruptions, airspace closures […]

A drone attack struck fuel storage facilities at Kuwait International Airport late on Saturday, igniting a large fire and raising fresh security concerns across the Gulf as regional tensions escalate. Authorities said two fuel depots at the airport were hit, with one tank catching fire and sending thick smoke into the night sky while emergency crews rushed to contain the blaze. Kuwaiti officials described the incident as […]

Travellers navigating uncertain flight schedules through Dubai are being offered a new support system as visa consultancy firm Visa Services launches a Safe Travel Concierge programme designed to help passengers identify operating flights, manage visa requirements and arrange accommodation during complex travel itineraries. The service, announced by the Dubai-based company, aims to assist passengers departing from or arriving in the emirate who face sudden changes to travel […]

A Lufthansa passenger aircraft bound for Riyadh was diverted to Cairo after safety concerns prompted the crew to alter its route, according to the airline’s chief executive Carsten Spohr, drawing attention to mounting operational challenges for airlines navigating volatile airspace across the Middle East. Spohr confirmed the diversion on Friday, stating that the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and […]

Tourism activity across the United Arab Emirates is continuing under established regulatory frameworks as authorities monitor developments linked to wider regional security concerns. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism said hotels, resorts, cultural landmarks, shopping centres and other visitor attractions remain open and are receiving guests as normal, while relevant authorities maintain oversight of evolving conditions. Officials indicated that tourism establishments across the federation are operating according […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Major companies across the United Arab Emirates say operations remain stable and financial positions strong despite geopolitical tensions affecting parts of the wider Middle East, with executives emphasising that diversified portfolios, strong domestic demand and a stable regulatory environment are helping to cushion potential disruptions. Corporate statements released during the week reflected a cautious but confident tone as businesses across sectors ranging […]

Escalating military strikes across West Asia have disrupted regional airspace and raised fresh concerns across the global aviation industry, with airlines, airports and tourism operators bracing for prolonged uncertainty as missile and drone exchanges threaten major flight corridors. Air travel across parts of the Middle East has been thrown into turbulence following attacks launched by Israel and the United States on Iranian targets on February 28, followed […]

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Matein Khalid The geopolitical convulsion in Iran has led to panic buying in Brent crude as Saudi Arabia’s largest refinery Ras Tanura and Qatar’s LNG mega complex at Ras Laffan shut production even as tanker traffic in the Straits of Hormuz comes to a halt amid soaring war risk, insurance premia, IRGC attacks on oil tankers and a 3X spike in VLCC/LNG freight costs. This is a […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ajman has intensified efforts to attract visitors from Europe after the emirate’s tourism authority signed a cooperation agreement with German travel company Vtours to expand its presence in one of Europe’s largest outbound travel markets. Officials from Ajman’s Department of Tourism Development confirmed the partnership is designed to strengthen the emirate’s visibility in Germany through joint marketing initiatives and expanded travel packages. The […]

Australia has deployed military assets to the Middle East as part of contingency planning tied to escalating regional conflict, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed, signalling Canberra’s readiness to assist citizens and safeguard strategic interests as tensions widen across the region. Albanese told parliament that defence resources had been sent earlier in the week alongside crisis response teams, describing the move as a precaution amid a rapidly deteriorating […]

Global tourism leaders gathering at the 2026 edition of ITB Berlin signalled a turning point for the travel industry, projecting that emerging markets and the rapid deployment of agentic artificial intelligence could drive a sector valued at nearly $2 trillion in the coming decade. Industry executives, technology developers and government representatives described a period of structural transformation in which new digital tools and shifting travel demand are […]

Matein Khalid Five days of continuous Israeli and US bombing of Iran, the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei and at least five dozen other senior military and political leaders of the Islamic Republic, the de facto closure of tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery and the world’s biggest LNG complex in Qatar, as well as retaliatory drone and missile attacks by Iran on airports, seaports, […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai   Authorities in the United Arab Emirates declared that essential services, financial systems and aviation operations remain functioning across the country, even as regional tensions intensified, during a national media briefing on March 3 addressing developments over the previous four days. Officials emphasised that the country’s institutions remain fully operational and that measures are in place to safeguard citizens, residents and visitors while […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Airports will restart a limited number of flights from Dubai International and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International this evening, March 2, following a period of disruption that left thousands of passengers stranded and forced widespread cancellations. The operator said only a small number of services will operate during the initial phase and urged travellers not to proceed to either airport […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A drone strike triggered a fire at a fuel tank terminal in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi’s industrial zone, prompting an emergency response that authorities said brought the situation under control without disrupting operations. Abu Dhabi’s media office stated that local authorities dealt swiftly with the blaze after a drone targeted the facility. The fire was contained and no injuries were reported. Officials added that […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Amazon’s cloud operations in the United Arab Emirates were hit by power and connectivity failures after unidentified objects struck a data centre site, triggering a fire that forced authorities to cut electricity to parts of the facility and disrupting services across the region. Amazon Web Services, the cloud-computing arm of Amazon, said on its public status page that two clusters of data centres […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Major airports across the Gulf and wider Middle East continued to experience widespread flight cancellations and operational standstills as the airspace turmoil triggered by intensified military strikes on Iran extended into Monday. Key civil aviation hubs, including Dubai International, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International and Doha’s Hamad International, remained shut or under severe restrictions, disrupting global air traffic flows and stranding tens of thousands […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index suffered a sharp sell-off at the open of trading on Sunday, with equities tumbling more than 4 per cent as geopolitical conflict tied to escalating tensions involving Iran and Western forces rattled investor confidence across the Gulf. Traders dumped risk assets within the first minutes of trading, driving the benchmark down to levels not seen in […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Customs has unveiled a Corporate Resilience Programme aimed at bolstering institutional preparedness, strengthening risk management frameworks and safeguarding long-term operational sustainability as the emirate deepens its role as a global trade hub. The initiative forms part of the authority’s broader strategy to future-proof customs operations against geopolitical shifts, supply chain disruptions and rapid technological change. Officials said the programme will integrate resilience […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE has activated an advanced national crisis management system aligned with international standards, according to Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, outlining a coordinated action plan designed to strengthen preparedness and response across federal and local entities. Speaking in Abu Dhabi, Al Neyadi detailed how the authority’s integrated framework brings together early warning mechanisms, unified […]

Security conditions across the United Arab Emirates remain stable, authorities have said, as regional tensions escalate following coordinated military strikes on Iran by Israel and the United States. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority stated that the situation within the country is under control and that relevant entities are maintaining round-the-clock monitoring. The authority added that contingency plans are in place and that coordination with […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone conversation on Saturday with US President Donald Trump, as Washington condemned missile launches targeting the Kingdom that were intercepted by Saudi air defences. According to the Saudi Press Agency, Trump described the missile attacks as blatant and reaffirmed US support for Saudi Arabia’s security. He pledged backing for measures taken by Riyadh to counter what […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A series of powerful explosions shook major Gulf cities, including Dubai, Manama and Doha, as Iran broadened its military response following a coordinated offensive by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets. The strikes triggered widespread airspace closures, significant disruptions in civilian life and travel, and drew sharp condemnations from regional capitals warning of deepening instability. Missiles and drones launched by Iran […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai State television in Tehran has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a large-scale military offensive by the United States and Israel that struck multiple targets across Iran’s territory. The announcement marked a dramatic turn in the months-long escalation between Tehran and its adversaries, unfolding as Iranian officials declared a period of national mourning and vowed to continue counter-attacks against […]

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