AirAsia stays course on Bahrain hub as Iran war clouds aviation growth plans The low-cost carrier’s commitment, while conditional on how the conflict evolves, stands out as most global airlines scale back routes, delay launches and reroute flights to avoid the Middle East. Bahrain
Jet fuel squeeze exposes Europe’s reliance on Middle East supply Lawmakers on the continent have been told to make "timely preparations in anticipation of a potentially prolonged disruption" in energy flows from the region. Iran
Airlines gradually restore Middle East flights, Gulf still heavily grounded More than 43,000 of the 78,500 scheduled flights in and out of the Middle East have been canceled since the war began Feb. 28, according to flight data firm Cirium. United Arab Emirates
Middle East evacuations gather pace as explosions rattle Abu Dhabi airport Dozens of Emirati flights were forced to hold or diver after the country's Defense Ministry said it had intercepted six ballistic missiles and 125 drones. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Libya, Morocco and Israel: Forces powering the Algeria-UAE rupture By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Exclusive Direct Turkey-Armenia land trade to begin amid US-led Caucasus peace push By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Mideast airlines to deliver industry’s highest profit margins in 2025 The region's airlines are forecast to hit a profit margin of 8.7% in 2025, slightly lower than last year's figure of 8.9% but the highest in the industry. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal joins growing list of airlines flying to Syria Several regional airlines have resumed or plan to resume flights to Syria. Saudi Arabia
Saudi airline to resume Hajj flights to Iran after 10-year hiatus: What to know A Saudi-operated flight landed in Tehran last weekend as Iran and Saudi Arabia seek to expand their air connectivity. Iran
Qatar Airways reports highest-ever yearly profit of $1.7B The Gulf airline said in a statement it was the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history. Qatar
Analysis Trump’s Gulf trip lifts embattled Boeing with Qatar, UAE deals By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Mideast airlines suspend Pakistan flights following Indian strikes Pakistan closed its airspace for 48 hours starting early Wednesday following Indian airstrikes on several locations that left at least 15 people dead. United Arab Emirates
Israel pounds Yemen after Houthi missile strike near Tel Aviv airport: What to know Foreign airlines are canceling flights to and from Israel after a missile launched from Yemen landed just outside the terminal at Ben Gurion Airport. Israel
Mideast airlines cancel flights as outage closes Heathrow Airport At least 1,357 flights were scheduled to depart or arrive from Britain's busiest airport on Friday, and the Middle Eastern carriers were not spared from the disruption. United Arab Emirates
Lebanon bars Iranian flight from landing in Beirut, sparking protests The incident marks the latest in a series at the Beirut airport, which has been a key point of tension between Iran and people within Lebanon’s government who are cautiously distancing themselves from Iran’s influence. Lebanon
Elon Musk's Boring Co. to build Dubai Loop network of tunnels The loop is a network of underground tunnels, similar to one being developed in Las Vegas, that allows passengers to be transported nonstop, in electric vehicles, to 11 stations. United Arab Emirates
Saudi Public Investment Fund takes 15% stake in London's Heathrow Airport Spanish construction giant Ferrovial said it had closed the sale of a 19.75% stake in the UK capital’s busiest airport for 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion) to the PIF and French investment firm Ardian. Saudi Arabia
Airbus becomes latest multinational to open regional HQ in Saudi Arabia The European plane maker aims to develop local talent and technological expertise in the fast-growing Gulf market. Saudi Arabia
