Major airports across the Middle East remained closed for a third consecutive day, including Dubai, the world’s busiest international hub. Among the airlines most severely affected:Emirates Airlines, based in Dubai, suspended all scheduled services to and from Dubai until 3 p.m. UAE time Monday. Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, halted all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 2 p.m. UAE time. The Guardian noted that airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar was “virtually empty” as of Monday, citing flight tracking data. As The Guardian reported, “leading airline stocks came under pressure after days of disruption,” with investors weighing the impact of the conflict.

Source: The Guardian March 02, 2026 13:41 UTC