Middle East: Saudia Resumes Flights as Dubai Airport Partially Reopens
By Abdulrazaq Auwal
Operations at Dubai International Airport have partially resumed after a brief suspension triggered by escalating airspace safety concerns across parts of the Middle East.
Airport authorities said the temporary halt was implemented as a precautionary measure amid heightened regional tensions that disrupted several flight routes and prompted airlines to reassess operational safety across affected airspace.
As flight movements gradually return, Saudia has announced the partial resumption of its services between Saudi Arabia and Dubai starting Saturday, March 7.
However, the airline confirmed that the suspension of flights to and from Amman, Kuwait City, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Bahrain will remain in effect until March 8 at 23:59 GMT. Flights to and from Moscow and Peshawar are expected to remain suspended until March 15.
Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs for international passenger traffic, serves as a major global transit point linking Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Aviation authorities said the restoration of operations would continue in phases to ensure safety and maintain orderly air traffic flow, as monitoring of the regional airspace situation continues.
Airlines have also advised passengers to expect possible schedule adjustments and delays as normal flight operations are gradually restored.
