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Middle East Travel Alerts

Qatar Airways Resumes Daily Flights to Bahrain and Kozhikode

Hamad International Airport in Doha remains open with passenger terminals, transit connections, and Qatari airspace functioning under alternative routings, according to Wego Travel Blog. Qatar Airways continues transit operations, though services to Saudi destinations including Abha, Dammam, Riyadh, and Taif remain temporarily suspended. Aviation authorities and government advisories continue to highlight regional unpredictability, with EASA maintaining maritime overflight cautions.

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Saudi Arabia updates family visa rules for skilled expatriate workers

Airlines have extended flight suspensions to Saudi Arabia amid security alerts, leaving passengers travelling between the UAE and the Kingdom facing cancellations and schedule adjustments. The US, UK, and Australia issued updated travel warnings citing threats to Saudi airports, including Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. Saudi forces intercepted inbound drones and ballistic missiles, while maritime security incidents were also reported in Gulf waters.

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UAE Concludes Dubai-Tel Aviv Airlift Operating 37 Flights for 7,479 Passengers

British Airways resumed flights between London Heathrow and Dubai on November 4, 2026, following an eight-month pause. However, services to Abu Dhabi remain suspended until winter 2027–2028, and Lufthansa, Swiss, and Eurowings delayed Dubai resumptions until November 25.

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US Embassy Issues Advisory for Citizens in Saudi Arabia Citing Security Risks

Saudi Arabian Airlines announced that Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami died and an aircraft was damaged in attacks targeting Riyadh's airport on October 8. The airline activated emergency procedures and confirmed that scheduled flight operations normalized from 6:00 p.m. Thursday.