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Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has halted all commercial flights bound for the United Arab Emirates starting midnight on September 24, 2026. The indefinite suspension applies to all Iranian air carriers amid regional airspace complications. A separate flight from Tehran to Dushanbe was also turned back after Turkmenistan denied airspace clearance.
Iranian commercial airlines cancelled numerous international flights on September 24, 2026, due to tightened US secondary sanctions affecting regional ground operations. The United Arab Emirates suspended all Iranian airline operations, while routes to Baghdad, Muscat, and Doha faced widespread cancellations. Iranian authorities warned regional nations of reciprocal flight bans if they comply with the sanctions.
Philippine Airlines announced it will resume nonstop passenger services between Manila and Dubai on October 2, 2026. The route had been suspended for months due to military strikes and regional airspace hazards. Flights will initially run four times per week.
A delegation of 15 women entrepreneurs from China concluded a two-week official visit to the UAE focused on commercial and investment ties. Jointly organized by the UAE General Women's Union and the UAE Embassy in Beijing, the delegates attended the Sharjah-China Businesswomen Forum. Discussions focused on exploring joint ventures and high-value bilateral enterprise partnerships.
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