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Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: Gulf News

Etihad Extends Abu Dhabi-Riyadh Flight Cancellations Following Saudi Airport Advisory

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advisory to warn against all but essential travel to the entirety of Saudi Arabia. The decision follows drone and missile strikes by Yemen's Houthi movement that targeted critical transport and energy infrastructure, including Riyadh's international airport. British authorities also cautioned that non-compliant travel risks invalidating travel insurance policies.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Zawya

Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 Workshops to Focus on Business Resilience and Investor Confidence

The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum will host specialized workshops on October 14–15, 2026, at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme 'Building Adaptive Economies'. The sessions will address AI-driven supply chain resilience, UAE tax compliance, commercial arbitration, and female leadership. According to Invest in Sharjah, the emirate attracted AED 7.74 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025.

Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: Iran International

World Leaders Condemn Houthi Strike on Riyadh Airport as Travel Warnings Issued

World leaders and international organisations condemned a Houthi strike targeting Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Sunday. The incident prompted official warnings to travellers, including foreign government guidance urging nationals to avoid the facility. Diplomatic officials across Europe, North America, and the Middle East expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and demanded an end to attacks on civil aviation infrastructure.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: VATupdate

Dubai Customs Expands Guarantee-Free Free Zone Exports to All Destinations

Dubai Customs has eliminated customs cash and bank guarantee requirements for goods exported from major Dubai free zones to any destination outside the UAE. The measure applies to cargo stored in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Logistics City, and Dubai Airport Freezone, replacing previous restrictions that excluded GCC destinations from the waiver.

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