US/Israel-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (Nov. 12, 2026)

US/Israel-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (Nov. 12, 2026)

As the US/Israel-Iran conflict enters Day 257, regional tensions remain.

UAE airspace remains operational, but airlines continue to operate under changing conflict-zone advisories even crude oil prices are showing some relief.

Iranian-operated flights to the UAE remain suspended, while Emirates and flydubai flights to Tel Aviv are affected.

UAE-to-Saudi flights remain disrupted.

Etihad has cancelled all Dammam and Riyadh passenger and cargo flights through November 19, while Jeddah services resumed November 6.

Emirates cancelled several Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah (EK801) flights on November 11, though other Jeddah and Medina services operate.

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flydubai cancelled four Dammam flights; Jeddah, Medina, Tabuk and Taif flights are operational. Riyadh and Abha stay suspended through November 16.

Emirates has partially resumed Dubai–Bahrain service, but its Dubai–Kuwait route remains fully suspended.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) maintains advisories covering Iran, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, listed as valid until November 16, unless revised earlier.

Caution is urged over land territory as the US ramped up its blockade on Iran with "Operation Iron Gate", though the drive ahs reported met resistance from Iran's neighbours.

Oil prices

Oil prices showed some relief and headed towards a two-month low on Thursday as Middle East production climbed and hostilities…

In brief

As the US/Israel-Iran conflict enters Day 257, regional tensions remain. Etihad has cancelled all Dammam and Riyadh passenger and cargo flights through November 19, while Jeddah services resumed November 6. Emirates cancelled several Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah (EK801) flights on November 11, though other Jeddah and Medina services operate. Riyadh and Abha stay suspended through November 16.

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