Etihad Airways and flydubai have resumed select flights between the UAE and Jeddah as of November 6, Arabian Business reported. However, services to other Saudi destinations including Riyadh, Dammam, and Abha remain suspended until mid-November amid regional developments. Both airlines urged travellers to verify their flight status online before heading to the airport.
A Flydubai aircraft landed at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk Airport to repatriate passengers stranded after a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight made an emergency diversion. The airline dispatched the second aircraft following an onboard flight deck incident that forced the plane down in Saudi territory. Stranded passengers, consisting mostly of Israeli travelers, were boarded onto the recovery flight to complete their journey to Tel Aviv.
The UAE has initiated its third National Risk Assessment to enhance oversight against financial crimes across more than 20 sectors. The initiative involves 84 public and private entities and will inform the UAE's national compliance strategy for 2024–2027.
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi concluded trade and investment meetings at the 81st UN General Assembly on September 28, 2026. The discussions aimed to expand bilateral trade flows, mobilize private capital, and bolster international commercial corridors. The initiative aligns with the UAE's broader strategy to enhance market access for foreign enterprises.
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