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Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: Wego Travel Blog

Turkish Airspace and Istanbul Airports Remain Fully Open for Commercial Flights

Turkish airspace and Istanbul’s major airports, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport, remain open and fully operational, with no active conflict-zone bulletins issued for Türkiye by EASA. While Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, and AJet maintain regular domestic and international services, routes extending into neighboring Middle Eastern airspace face potential rerouting or adjustments. Türkiye's state airports authority DHMI recorded over 1.1 million flights and 112 million passengers in Turkish airspace during the first half of 2026.

Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: https://www.thetraveler.org/

US Raises Bahrain Travel Advisory to Level 3 Reconsider Travel

The United States has updated its travel advisory for Bahrain to Level 3, urging citizens to reconsider travel. The advisory cites elevated security concerns stemming from terrorism and regional armed conflict. The notice highlights potential risks to transportation hubs, tourist sites, and critical infrastructure.

China–UAE News
Source: CGTN

Ras Al Khaimah Opens Guangzhou Gateway and Signs MoUs in Shenzhen

UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi led a high-level delegation to Guangdong Province, inaugurating RAK International (Guangzhou) LLC. The new consultancy serves as a permanent business gateway to connect Chinese investors with corporate opportunities in the emirate. During the RAK-China Business Summit in Shenzhen, the delegation signed several MoUs focusing on manufacturing, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.

Industry News
Source: Hindustan Times

Qatar and UAE Run Airport Security Drills Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Qatar and the UAE have conducted emergency security drills at airports amid rising regional friction, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Hindustan Times. Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have shifted to online classes over concerns regarding potential Iranian strikes on civilian and economic infrastructure. The precautions follow reported US military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island and speculation surrounding potential attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

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