Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the Iran–Israel conflict, closure of the UAE’s airspace and suspension of international flights have left large numbers of Gujarati travellers and tourists stranded in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With more than 20 international flights from Ahmedabad and other Indian hubs cancelled due to safety concerns, passengers including families, tourists, and workers are unable to return home as planned. Airports across the Gulf region, including Dubai International, remain affected by airspace restrictions, prompting mounting appeals from stranded passengers for government support and repatriation assistance.
Travellers describing the situation have reported extended stays at airports and hotels in the UAE as flight operations continue to be suspended, with uncertainty over when regular services will resume. Many affected passengers have reached out to authorities and community representatives urging prompt action to facilitate their safe return to India. The disruption adds to wider travel chaos triggered by the conflict, which has also led to thousands of flight cancellations and left global airline networks grappling with reroutes and delays.
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