Dubai

UAE Attorney-General: Omani flydubai pilot targeted Ben-Gurion Airport in attempted suicide attack

UAE investigators determined that Hammami met both the professional and security requirements for joining flydubai at the time he was hired.

|ByAARON GLICK
Damaged tail section of flydubai flight 1073
Planes are parked at Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport, following the United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2026.

Israelis remain stranded in Dubai as Israeli airlines cancel rescue flights

Despite reports of efforts to bring stranded Israelis home from the United Arab Emirates, Koster said she and the other members of her tour group still do not know how they will return to Israel.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
An Arkia flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

Arkia forced to cancel Dubai repatriation flights after authorization rescinded by UAE authorities

According to Arkia, it possessed the required permissions until Tuesday evening, and has been futilely working in an attempt to restore the required authorization.

|ByTZVI JASPER
US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

Israel may have violated US visa waiver terms through failure to conduct air crew background checks

Israel joined the US Visa Waiver Program in 2023. As part of the process, it must meet conditions set by the US, including receiving and reviewing information about passengers and air crews.

|ByIDAN KWELLER

Fleeing Dubai, expats leave pets behind

K9 Friends Dubai has faced a wave of requests from people seeking to give their pets and a jump in alerts about abandoned puppies.

MARCH 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustrative image of a cat in a carrier.

How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business

The affected markets range from the aviation industry to chip manufacturing and even the fashion world.

MARCH 9, 2026ByREUTERS
ars drive down a highway as smoke billows after overnight airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Hotels as targets: Dubai faces a new narrative test

Amid regional conflict, Dubai’s tourism industry grapples with shaken confidence, as travelers reconsider their vacation plans in the Gulf.

MARCH 8, 2026ByMOTTI VERSES
TOURISTS STAND near Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi last week shortly after an Iranian missile attack.

Debris from interception of suspected Iranian drone kills Pakistani man in Dubai

Debris from the interception additionally caused minor damage to the facade of a tower in Dubai Marina, the office noted.

MARCH 7, 2026ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
A projectile falls over Dubai on February 28, 2026. AFP correspondents heard a loud explosion in Dubai on February 28 and one of them saw a plume of smoke rising from the city. The explosions came in the wake of wide-ranging Iranian attacks on the Gulf, in retaliation for US and Israel strikes on Ir

Gulf leaders are about to pass up the Iran moment - comment

Most world leaders are thinking of the next election. These leaders are freer to make long-term decisions for long-term stability.

MARCH 7, 2026ByEZRA TAYLOR
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan receives Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates December 7, 2021.

Celebrities rush to exit Gulf states on $200K jet flights

Among the most closely watched movements is the reported departure of Georgina Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo from Saudi Arabia to Madrid with their five children with their private jet.

MARCH 4, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Qatar Airways and Emirates Airways plane is parked at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport as some flights to Dubai and Doha cancelled following strikes on Iran launched by the United States and Israel, in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, March 1, 2026.

Israel evacuates diplomats from UAE after two thwarted Iranian plots to target envoys - report

Israel maintains an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate in Dubai following the 2020 Abraham Accords, which normalized relations with the UAE.

MARCH 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke billows from Zayed port after an Iranian attack, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026.

Drone strike causes fire near US consulate in Dubai, explosions heard across Gulf

Reuters witnesses reported hearing loud bangs in Kuwait, the Emirati cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the Qatari capital of Doha.

MARCH 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke rises after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, as seen from Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2026.

Gulf states suffer as Iran continues strikes, US embassies send warnings to citizens

Gulf states have been suffering the consequences of the US-Israel war against Iran, after missiles have fallen on foreign territories.

MARCH 2, 2026ByREUTERS, LARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.

Skyline, superyachts, and status: How private yacht rentals are redefining VIP life in Dubai

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
“Private yacht rentals in Dubai reflect a shift in luxury from visible possessions to curated, exclusive experiences that prioritize privacy, mobility, and perspective over ostentation.”