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UAE Mulls Freezing Iranian Assets: WSJ Reports Potential Billions Freeze as Iran-U.S.-Israel War Escalates

Abu Dhabi — The United Arab Emirates is actively considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held within its territory, a potential economic countermeasure that could severely disrupt Tehran's access to foreign currency and global trade networks, according to a report published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal.

International Business Times

23,000 canceled flights and debris raining on Dubai hotels: The Iran war is jeopardizing the $12 trillion global travel industry

“This has destabilized travel on the six populated continents of the earth,” one aviation expert told Fortune.

Fortune

Qatar Airways sets up Oman hub for passengers stranded by Iran-US conflict

Exclusive: From Friday, a small number of jets will travel from Muscat to Heathrow

The Independent UK

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‘I thought I was a goner’ – Scots who were trapped in Dubai return home safe

More than 300 Scots touched down at Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

UAE flights resume but not fully: 5 airlines begin limited services amid Iran–US–Israel conflict

UAE airlines are operating limited flights amid regional airspace closures due to escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions. Authorities are using emergency corridors to resume services cautiously, prioritizing stranded passengers. Most regular flights remain suspended, with airlines extending cancellations as safety assessments continue. Travelers are urged to verify flight status before heading to…

The Times of India

How the US-Israeli war on Iran created a massive hole in global airspace

Airlines are using long-readied contingency plans but bottlenecks have formed that no amount of planning can fix

The Guardian - UK

How safe is the Middle East for Americans? Latest travel advice amid Iran-US conflict

‘Operation Epic Fury’ has created a vast no-go zone over the Middle East for commercial flights, with east-west services rerouted and thousands of cancelations in major Gulf hubs

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Is Dubai International Airport Open? Airport Operates on Limited Basis

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest hub for international passengers, remains partially operational as of March 4, 2026, with only a restricted number of flights permitted amid ongoing airspace closures and security concerns stemming from the escalating Middle East conflict involving U.S., Israeli and Iranian military actions.

International Business Times

Emirates to run flight from Dubai to Dublin, Irish foreign affairs minister says

Helen McEntee said the airline will contact with passengers whose flights were cancelled.

Evening Standard

More Britons to return from Middle East as airlines boost flights

The UK Government has said it will charter a repatriation flight from Oman ‘in the coming days’.

Evening Standard

Explained: How Will 24,000 Aussies Stranded In Dubai Get Home?

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says about 115,000 Australians are caught up in the Middle East crisis, with many stranded in Dubai.

Pedestrian.tv

The Iran war has sparked travel chaos. How will flights be rerouted and can other airports meet the surge in demand?

Travellers stuck at major transit airports are slowly being diverted and repatriated on new flights after days of turmoil, while uncertainty remains

The Guardian - AU

British boy back in UK after being stranded in Dubai airport amid airstrikes

Ahmad Ali, 12, from Wiltshire, spent three nights in the airport while travelling back from Pakistan

The Guardian - UK

'I got a call at 1am saying leave right now' - one British woman's dramatic escape from Dubai

‘It was such a surreal situation - like a movie to be honest’ says businesswoman who was caught in Iran conflict while on business in UAE

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

British couple spend almost £10k for flights home from Sydney

Stranded holidaymakers are having to dig deep to find alternative ways home

The Independent UK

Passengers leave Dubai on limited Emirates flights following Iran strikes

Although the airport is not fully open, the airline has resumed operations

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea XI vs. Aston Villa: Neto Suspension Forces Tweak—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Villa Park plays host to a hugely significant fixture in the race to play in next season’s Champions League.

The Guardian - UK

More than 100,000 Britons stranded in Gulf, with airspace closed to most flights

UK considering all evacuation options, including charter and military flights and bus trips across land borders

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

Evening Standard

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.

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