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Safe Airspace confirmed that the Tehran Flight Information Region remains only partially open to international air traffic. While eastern Iranian airspace is accessible for overflights, the western region remains closed. Multiple national aviation regulators continue to issue NOTAMs warning against or prohibiting operations in the area.
An analysis published in the South China Morning Post examines geopolitical pressures facing major Gulf aviation hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha. Passenger traffic at Dubai International dropped 31.3 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026 following strikes, airspace closures, and heightened operating risks. The author questions whether the region's dominant hub-and-spoke transit model connecting the West and Asia can maintain its pre-conflict market share.
The fifth edition of the Michelin Guide Dubai features 122 restaurants across 38 cuisine types, adding 19 new venues to the roster. Two restaurants retained three stars, while Orfali Bros joined three other venues in the two-star category. The overall selection has nearly doubled in size since the guide first launched in the emirate.
The Xposure International Photography and Film Awards 2026–2027 received over 22,000 submissions from 108 countries, with China, the UAE, and India leading participation. Judging is now underway ahead of the 11th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah. Finalists and winners will be announced during the festival and featured in its exhibition programme.
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