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

Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh until October 17 following weekend missile and drone strikes. Regional flight cancellations reached 46.4 percent on Monday as UAE and international airlines suspended services. Concurrently, attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and fighting near Bab Al Mandab pushed Brent crude above $106 a barrel.

Industry News

UAE Equity Markets Slip Amid Renewed Warnings on Middle East Air Disruption

Stock markets across the United Arab Emirates declined following renewed warnings over prolonged regional air travel disruptions. Dubai's benchmark index fell about 0.4 percent and Abu Dhabi slipped 0.6 percent, led by banking and blue-chip equities including Emirates NBD. Local carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia continue to adjust flight schedules amid regional tensions.

Industry News

UAE Equity Markets Decline Following Warnings Over Regional Air Travel Disruptions

United Arab Emirates stock indexes retreated as renewed warnings of Middle East flight disruptions dampened investor sentiment. Dubai's benchmark dropped approximately 0.4 percent while Abu Dhabi fell 0.6 percent, led by losses in major banking shares including Emirates NBD. The market weakness reflects vulnerability in an economy where travel and tourism contributed 257 billion dirhams in 2025.