The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority announced an immediate suspension of all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country. The aviation regulator stated the measure complies with global US sanctions prohibiting Iranian carriers from accessing foreign airports.
The UAE will resolve visa complexities and resume issuing all visa types, including tourist visas, for Bangladeshi nationals between January and mid-February 2025, according to UAE Ambassador Abdullah Al Hamoudi. The announcement was made during a reception in Dubai welcoming Bangladesh's new ambassador, Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey. The report notes that over 1.2 million Bangladeshi nationals currently reside in the UAE.
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.
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