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Simon Calder answers your Middle East travel questions – from when to accept refunds to what to do if stranded

ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers travellers’ questions on Middle East travel disruption – from cancelled flights and refunds to passenger rights and what to do if stranded

The Independent UK

Australia confirms drone strike at air base near Dubai

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The Independent UK

Air India Brings Back 149 Stranded Passengers from Dubai Amid West Asia Tensions

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Air India on Monday brought back 149 stranded passengers from Dubai to New Delhi, marking the first international arrival by an Indian carrier into the national capital for the day.

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Ed Davey slams ‘washed up old footballers and tax exiles’ in Dubai seeking UK protection

Sir Ed Davey has called for “washed-up old footballers and tax exiles” in Dubai to start paying taxes to fund Britain’s Armed Forces.

The Independent UK

"The noise is deafening. The whole hotel shakes. It’s very frightening." Asia guitarist John Mitchell caught up in Middle East conflict

Prog musician John Mitchell is currently holed up in Dubai as the Iran conflict literally explodes all around him!

Louder

Dubai Under Fire: Can the Gulf’s Glittering Safe Haven Survive a New Era of War?

For decades, Dubai stood as the Gulf’s glittering sanctuary — a skyline of steel and glass rising above a turbulent region, a city synonymous with glamour, grandeur, and global ambition, carefully crafting an image of calm prosperity even as conflicts simmered across the Middle East, but recent missile and drone…

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Business Brief (March 3): China Opposes U.K. Sanctions on Local Firms

Chinese autonomous driving startup WeRide temporarily suspends robotaxi operations in Dubai amid Middle East security concerns

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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

Sirens, wrong visuals, and ‘Allahu Akbar’ dog-whistles: The Godi-fication of US-Israel-Iran war

Deafening studio sirens. Recycled war footage. From defending the indefensible to peddling outright fake news, there isn't a conflict usual suspects on mainstream TV media won't exploit.

Newslaundry

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

Iran war today: What happened in Middle East overnight as Israeli troops deployed to Lebanon

Israeli troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon to boost defences against the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah in a major escalation of the war in the Middle East. The Israeli military also says it is conducting "simultaneous targeted strikes against military targets in Tehran and Beirut"; plumes of smoke were…

The Independent UK

Australia says air base near Dubai hit in Iranian drone attack

Defence minister Richard Marles says all personnel are ‘safe and accounted for’

The Independent UK

From Dubai to Bahrain, Indian passengers stuck as conflict escalates

Hundreds of south Indians have been stranded as the violence rages in the Middle East. State governments have been coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and have set up helplines to identify people in distress and offer support through local embassies and consulates. Most of the people who…

Newslaundry

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

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The Conversation

Iran’s targeting of airport, ports and hotels in reaction to US strikes has forced Gulf nations onto front lines of a war they want no part in

Washington’s allies in the Persian Gulf have found themselves in a position they have long sought to avoid: on the front line and bearing the brunt of a widening Middle East conflict.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Brits stuck in Dubai open up on ‘terrifying’ ordeal after Iran strikes on UAE

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International Business Times UK

Why Did Iran Strike UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar? Allies Targeted to Send Washington a Message

Iran's retaliatory strikes on the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar highlight Tehran's strategic message to Washington, emphasizing the risks of US influence in the Gulf.

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Evening Standard

Rio Ferdinand gives update on 'frightening' explosions as family in 'Covid-like lockdown' amid Iran's missile strikes

Rio Ferdinand, 47, says he has been staying calm for the sake of his family

The Independent UK

‘We have been sleeping in the reception’: Britons stranded in Dubai face chaos as they try to get home

Grounded flights in the Middle East have left thousands of British people are stranded in the region

The Independent UK

Dubai-based influencer sparks backlash for ‘tone deaf’ comments about Iran missile attack

The influencer’s video came after Dubai was hit by missiles and drones from Iran

The Guardian - UK

‘A constant state of anxiety’: Britons caught up in Middle East conflict

Some who live in region are unsure what to do amid missile strikes, while others are desperate to get home to the UK

The Independent UK

US-Iran strikes: What Americans need to know about flight disruption in the Middle East

Thousands of travelers have been stranded amid air strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on neighboring Gulf states

International Business Times UK

Dubai Police Warn: Scammers Pretending to Be Officials Are Targeting Your UAE Pass and Emirates ID

Dubai Police and the UAE Ministry of Interior warn residents about fraudsters impersonating officials to steal sensitive data. Learn how to protect yourself.

The Independent UK

Brits stranded in Dubai include family desperate to get home for funeral

Thousands of British tourists are stranded in Dubai due to ongoing military activity in the Middle East, causing flight disruptions and safety concerns. Claire and Chris are desperately trying to return to the UK for Claire's mother's funeral on Friday, having spent significant extra money on rebooking flights. An A&E…

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