Travel journalist Simon Calder cautions that standard UK travel insurance may be invalid when transiting through UAE airports, as Foreign Office advises against non-essential travel to the region.
Sky is in talks to potentially end its joint venture with the UAE's Sky News Arabia, accused of broadcasting propaganda and whitewashing genocide in Sudan. The channel faces criticism over its coverage of atrocities by UAE-backed forces.
Despite ongoing Middle East conflict, airport closures, and travel warnings, Disney and Miral Group are proceeding with Disneyland Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, targeting an early 2030s opening.
Exclusive report on flying through Abu Dhabi despite Foreign Office warnings. Simon Calder details the risks, empty airports, and altered flight paths amid Iran-UAE tensions.
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Simon Calder's journey from Indonesia to London highlights how Middle East tensions are disrupting air travel, leaving British tourists stranded and facing expensive alternatives.
An Iranian drone strike has forced the closure of Abu Dhabi's Ruwais refinery, one of the world's largest, causing oil prices to surge and raising fears of a global economic crisis as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
Etihad Airways has restarted a limited commercial flight schedule from Abu Dhabi, focusing on passengers affected by regional disruptions. The airline will operate to key destinations until 19 March, with strict safety protocols in place.
A British father and daughter describe their terrifying ordeal after arriving in Abu Dhabi for a relaxing holiday, only to find themselves caught in the middle of Iranian missile attacks, forcing a dramatic desert escape.
An Australian mother recounts her family's frantic escape from Abu Dhabi amid Iranian missile attacks, describing a tense journey home to Riyadh with fighter jets overhead and children traumatized by loud noises.
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Major Abu Dhabi attractions including Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld, and Ferrari World continue operating normally despite regional tensions, while Dubai's theme parks remain closed as a precautionary measure.
Cruise passengers in Abu Dhabi recount terrifying moments sheltering as US-Israeli strikes on Iran spark regional panic, with stranded tourists scrambling for flights amid airspace closures.
An Australian mother-of-two describes the chaos as her family flew into Abu Dhabi during Iranian missile strikes, facing pandemonium and uncertainty while stranded.
England Lions cricket squad evacuated from Abu Dhabi after missile strikes hit near their hotel. Stranded Brits describe terrifying explosions and chaotic airport scenes as flights are cancelled across the Middle East.
Lynda Leach, 76, traveled to Abu Dhabi to donate her late husband's rare 1960s photographs but became stranded due to military escalation and flight disruptions across the Gulf region.
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A British mother stranded in Abu Dhabi with her son recounts chaotic scenes at the airport as flights were cancelled amid missile warnings. Limited flights have begun evacuating passengers.
Etihad Airways has halted all flights to and from Zayed International Airport until Tuesday afternoon, leaving approximately 100,000 British passengers stranded amid operational disruptions.
The Foreign Office is preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of British citizens from the Middle East as tensions escalate after US-Israeli strikes on Iran, with airspace closures stranding many in Dubai.
Former Scotland footballer Graeme Souness describes hearing explosions at Abu Dhabi airport as US-Israel attacks on Iran trigger regional retaliation, with flights suspended.
Jonny Bairstow has urgently appealed for the safety of the England Lions cricket squad stranded in the United Arab Emirates following cancelled matches due to escalating Middle East security concerns.
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The United Arab Emirates has published images of electronic components and wiring from Iranian missiles shot down over Abu Dhabi. Officials confirm no casualties despite debris scattering across multiple areas as regional tensions escalate dramatically.
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness is stuck at Abu Dhabi International Airport after flight cancellations due to Middle East military strikes. The Scot was hoping to return for Rangers vs Celtic.
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness shares harrowing experience of being stranded at Abu Dhabi airport amid Iranian missile strikes across the Gulf region, describing 'loud bangs' of anti-missile defenses.
The England Lions' 50-over match against Pakistan Shaheens in Abu Dhabi has been called off due to security concerns following military strikes in the Middle East.
A CNN broadcast from Abu Dhabi was dramatically interrupted by alarms as Iran launched counterstrikes against US-led military action, targeting Gulf states with US bases. Journalists across the region reported live amid sirens and explosions.
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A family's four-night Arabian Gulf cruise with Celestyal, featuring dolphin sightings and desert adventures, challenges preconceptions about winter sun holidays for school-age children.
Former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague, 26, reveals her pregnancy bump has 'popped' while on a work trip to Abu Dhabi. The influencer is six months pregnant with her second child with partner Tommy Fury.
Former TOWIE star Billie Shepherd shares Instagram snaps from a luxury Abu Dhabi resort with her family, showing off her figure in a red bikini and documenting joyful moments following her father-in-law's passing.
Moeen Ali is gaining coaching insights from Andrew Flintoff during the England Lions tour in Abu Dhabi, aiming to become a more rounded coach with the ultimate goal of leading England's national team.
