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Dubai Hotels Ordered to Extend Stays for Stranded Tourists
Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has instructed hotels across the emirate to extend stays for guests stranded by flight disruptions — under their original booking terms, with no evictions permitted. The General Civil Aviation Authority confirmed it will cover
2 Mar 2026
UAE Flight Update: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai Suspensions
UAE airlines issued a UAE flight update today, suspending operations after the GCAA imposed precautionary airspace measures. Emirates halted flights until 3pm March 3; Etihad and flydubai until 2–3pm March 2; Air Arabia also suspended UAE services.
2 Mar 2026
UAE Free Hotel and Rebooking Plan for Stranded Passengers
The UAE has activated a full passenger support plan covering free hotel accommodation, meals, and flight rebooking assistance for over 20,200 travellers affected by regional flight disruptions. Here is what the GCAA initiative covers and the steps passengers should take.
2 Mar 2026
UAE Flight Delays: Government Supports Passengers
The UAE government has activated an emergency aviation support plan after flight delays and cancellations left over 20,200 passengers stranded. The GCAA is covering all hotel stays, meals, and rebooking costs at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah airports.
2 Mar 2026
UAE Drone Navigation Rules Set as Operations to Double
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has issued the region's first certification rules for drone air navigation service providers under CAR Airspace Part Uspace, as UAE drone operations are forecast to double driven by advances in autonomous aerial systems.
14 Mar 2025
UAE Aviation Hits 1 Million Air Movements in 2024
The UAE aviation industry made history in 2024 as the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre crossed one million air traffic movements — a first for the country and a sign of its growing role as a global aviation powerhouse.
6 Jan 2025
UAE Drone Operations Resume in Phases from November 25
The UAE Ministry of Interior, NCEMA and GCAA announced a phased resumption of drone operations starting November 25, 2024. Companies and government agencies are first; hobbyist permits follow in later phases. All drones must carry remote identification.
24 Nov 2024
Zayed International Airport Northern Runway Reopens
Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport has reopened its Northern Runway (13L/31R) ahead of schedule following a major rehabilitation project. The upgrade involved 210,000 tonnes of asphalt, new ILS technology, and 1,200+ LED airfield lights, restoring full dual-runway
29 Sep 2024
UAE Airlines Now Fly to 606 Destinations Globally
UAE airlines now fly to 606 destinations worldwide — a 3.4% rise from 586 in 2023 — as the GCAA projects annual passenger traffic to hit 140 million. Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi are all expanding routes and fleets.
26 Aug 2024
UAE Tops Global Air Transport Infrastructure Rankings
The UAE has claimed the top global spot for air transport infrastructure quality in the World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024, while also leading the MENA region across several key aviation indicators including number of operating airlines and air
7 Jun 2024