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
Analysis Can Modi fast-track India-Mideast-Europe corridor post-reelection? Ramping up initial phase of the corridor between India and the United Arab Emirates tops the agenda in New Delhi. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Russia, Iran inaugurate Rasht-Caspian Railway: What we know The railway was launched at a ceremony attended by Iran's acting president, Mohammad Mokhber, Minister of Transport and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash, and senior Russian and Azerbaijani officials. Iran
RwandAir CEO says Qatar Airways could acquire 49% stake in July For the past five years, Qatar and Rwanda have been working on a deal that would see Qatar Airways take a 49% stake in RwandAir for an undisclosed fee. Qatar
Analysis Can Gulf investors outstrip China in Africa as UAE expands reach? As the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other GCC states boost investments in Africa,Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative could face serious challenges. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Emirates suspends check-in as Dubai airport grapples with flood backlog Amid the devastating floods that have paralyzed the UAE, Emirates suspending check-in for travellers with onward connections through Dubai Friday. United Arab Emirates
UK’s easyJet suspends Israel flights through October after Iran attack Britain’s biggest low-cost airline has suspended all service to Israel following Iran’s unprecedented attack on the Jewish state over the weekend. Israel
How Iran's attack on Israel is disrupting air traffic The weekend's Iranian attack has massively disrupted air traffic across the region. Israel
Gulf firms set sights on Western airports with Investcorp, dnata deals The Emirati sovereign fund Mubadala is also reportedly considering an event in London’s Heathrow Airport — another sign of Gulf interest in the West’s airports. United Arab Emirates
Turkey, UK to begin trade deal talks in June The official talks, set to begin on June 10, were announced following a Thursday meeting between the countries’ trade ministers in London. Turkey
UAE-India ties grow as DP World secures $422M for Gujarat container terminal Intiatives like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor have seen business deals flourishing between India and the United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates
Could Etihad Airways become first Gulf airline to launch IPO? The airline reported on Wednesday that it made a net profit for 2023 and 2022 after a string of substantial losses since 2016. United Arab Emirates
EV charging infrastructure needed to accelerate carbon emission cuts, says DP World The UAE-headquartered company's CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem told Al-Monitor that the sector could place more emphasis on equipment providers to allow for cost-competitive electric equipment to drive forward decarbonization goals. United Arab Emirates
