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gulfbusiness.com > en > 2026 > world > airlines-cancel-flights-middle-east-conflict-dubai-doha-list

Full list: Global airlines cancel flights across Middle East amid regional conflict

2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (1678+ words) Global carriers continue to suspend routes as regional airspace disruption hits Dubai, Doha and beyond. Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with passengers facing widespread cancellations after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle East hubs, including Dubai,…...

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gulfbusiness.com > en > 2026 > saudi-arabia > new-saudi-travel-law-for-citizens-up-to-sar30000-fines-5-year-bans-for-violations

New Saudi travel law for citizens: Up to SAR30,000 fines, 5-year bans for violations

17+ hour, 23+ min ago  (1629+ words) Anyone who alters, deletes, or adds information to a travel document without authorization, or deliberately damages or falsifies it, will be referred to the Public Prosecution Saudi Arabia has introduced stringent new penalties for citizens who violate travel regulations, including…...

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gulfbusiness.com > en > 2026 > transport > rta-expands-vehicle-licensing-network-across-dubai-key-areas-revealed

RTA expands vehicle licensing network across Dubai: Key areas revealed

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1635+ words) Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the expansion of licensing opportunities for new vehicle testing and registration centres across three major areas, Deira, Bur Dubai, and Mohammed Bin Rashid City, in a move aimed at strengthening service accessibility…...

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gulfbusiness.com > en > 2026 > qatar > tanker-hit-by-two-projectiles-off-qatar-one-unexploded-ukmto-says

Tanker hit by two projectiles off Qatar, one unexploded, UKMTO says

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1597+ words) The vessel was struck about 17 nautical miles(31 km)north of Qatar's Ras Laffanindustrial hub A tanker struck off Qatar was hit by two projectiles, one causing a fire that has since been extinguished and another remaining unexploded in the vessel's…...

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gulfbusiness.com > en > 2026 > news > india-raises-jet-fuel-commercial-lpg-prices-as-mideast-crisis-drives-global-surge

India raises jet fuel, commercial LPG prices as Mideast crisis drives global surge

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1572+ words) Indian fuel retailers raised jet fuel and commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices on Wednesday, following a sharp spike in global prices due to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. India, the world's second-largest LPG importer, is battling its worst gas…...

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gulfbusiness.com > en > 2026 > aviation > ryanair-warns-fuel-disruption-could-hit-summer-flights

Ryanair warns fuel disruption could hit summer flights

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1611+ words) Jet fuel supply to Europe could be disrupted from May if the Middle East conflict continues and potentially put 25 per cent of Ryanair's supplies at risk through May and June, CEO "Michael O'Leary told Sky News on Wednesday. The International…...

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gulfbusiness.com > en > 2026 > abu-dhabi > new-paid-parking-zones-announced-in-abu-dhabi-key-areas-revealed

New paid parking zones announced in Abu Dhabi: Key areas revealed

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1562+ words) The move is aimed at regulating parking in areas experiencing high traffic volumes and increased commercial activity Q Mobility has announced the activation of a paid parking system across several commercial sectors in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, under the supervision…...

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gulfbusiness.com > en > 2026 > real-estate > dubai-property-transactions-up-49-regional-tensions

Despite regional tensions, Dubai’s property transactions rebound 49%

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1664+ words) Dubai's property market rebounded sharply in the week following Eid Al Fitr, with transaction values jumping, underscoring resilient investor demand and continued momentum Dubai's real estate sector demonstrated its characteristic resilience last week, as transaction volumes surged 49 per cent following…...

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gulfbusiness.com > en > 2026 > saudi-arabia > saudi-ports-authority-introduces-fee-exemption-what-it-means-for-trade

Saudi Ports Authority introduces fee exemption: What it means for trade

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1668+ words) The initiative comes as part of broader efforts to develop the logistics sector and raise its operational efficiency and also supports the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has launched a new initiative…...

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gulfbusiness.com > en > 2026 > transport > uber-to-acquire-global-chauffeur-service-blacklane

Uber to acquire global chauffeur service leader Blacklane

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1677+ words) Blacklane operates in over 500 cities across more than 60 countries and has grown to be the chauffeur service of choice for premium travellers Uber Technologies Inc said on Monday it has agreed to acquire Berlin-based global chauffeur service Blacklane, expanding its…...