Dubai records over AED 2.2 billion in realty transactions

Oman Air confirmed that flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Copenhagen (CPH), Baghdad (BGW), and Khasab (KHS) are cancelled until March 22.

Two drones struck the area surrounding Dubai International airport causing no casualties but injuring a few people.

British Airways in a post on X cautioned its customers from falling to prey to scamsters.

According to Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, President of the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) J-K, nearly all students from Urmia University of Medical Sciences are planning to return. A group of over 30 students has already booked tickets and is expected to reach New Delhi on March 15 via Dubai, while others are scheduled to arrive on March 16.

Indian carriers, Akasa Air and SpiceJet, have announced continued and additional flight operations to support passenger travel between India and the Gulf region as airlines adapt to disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict and airspace restrictions in the region.

Speaking to journalists, the State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment said that since the outbreak of the Iran-Israel war, four Bangladeshis have been killed so far. Among them, one was killed in Bahrain, one in Dubai, and two in Saudi Arabia.

Dubai Media Office has confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a Pakistani driver.

Dubai and Saudi Arabia have intercepted a massive wave of drones and missiles following escalating regional strikes. While Dubai successfully contained debris from an interception, Saudi forces thwarted attacks on the Shaybah oil field and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggression," asserting their right to respond.

UAE Ambassador Mansoor Abulhoul has urged the UK for increased support following "completely unjustified" Iranian attacks. With strikes hitting Dubai's airport and hotels, Abulhoul emphasised the nations' strong ties, stating the UAE is evaluating all options to protect its territory and end the expanding regional conflict.

Emirates on Friday said it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule following the partial reopening of regional airspace, while working to gradually restore its full network operations.