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Time Out Abu Dhabi
17-06-2025
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Zayed International Airport issues new disruption warning as Wizz Air cancels flights until September
Travellers flying in or out of Abu Dhabi should prepare for possible flight delays and cancellations. Zayed International Airport has issued a fresh warning about expected disruptions, advising passengers to check with their airline before heading to the terminal. ⚠Update – Tue, 17 June: Flight operations at Zayed International Airport continue to face disruptions, with delays and cancellations. We're working with our partners, and while there are early signs of improvement, they remain minimal. Please check with your airline. — Zayed International Airport (@AUH) June 17, 2025 The alert comes after several air space closures in the Middle East, leading to a ripple effect on air travel across the region. The disruption started on Friday June 13, when Zayed International Airport issued the first statement. ⚠️ Flight disruptions are expected through today at Zayed International Airport. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest status of their flights before travelling to the airport. — Zayed International Airport (@AUH) June 13, 2025 ⚠️Update: Due to ongoing airspace closures, flight disruptions at AUH-including delays & cancellations-are expected to continue on Sunday, 15 and Monday, 16 June. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest travel information before heading to the airport. — Zayed International Airport (@AUH) June 15, 2025 Abu Dhabi flight cancellations Here's what every airline has said so far. Etihad Airways Etihad Airways has suspended its services to Tel Aviv until June 22 and is rerouting several of its other flights to avoid restricted airspace. The airline has warned of delays and disruptions, urging passengers to stay up to date through its website or app. Flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Amman, Jordan (AMM) EY589/590 and EY 591/592, and between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Beirut, Lebanon (BEY) EY 583/584, will be operating on 17 June with a revised flight schedule. Air Arabia Air Arabia has suspended flights to Iran and Iraq through the end of June and halted operations to Lebanon until June 17. Flights to Jordan and Russia are also suspended until June 20. The airline has also temporarily closed its sales offices in Iran due to the ongoing situation. Travellers flying through Sharjah or Abu Dhabi with final destinations in any of these locations are also advised not to proceed with their trips. Wizz Air After saying flights would be suspended until June 20, Wizz Air has now issued a new statement, suspending flights to Tel Aviv until September 15. 'Wizz Air has taken the decision to suspend all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and European flights to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately, until 15 September 2025. The airline will also avoid overflying Israeli, Iraqi, Irani and Syrian airspace until further notice. 'This decision follows the recent escalation of the situation in the Middle East. The safety and security of its passengers, crew, and aircraft remains the highest priority for Wizz Air, and the airline is closely monitoring developments in coordination with the relevant authorities. 'Wizz Air is committed to minimising disruption to passengers and will be contacting affected customers directly via email (who booked directly with the airline) with information on their options, including rebooking or refunds. Customers who have booked via third parties, should contact these providers directly. 'We thank our customers for their understanding during this time and will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves.' Dubai flight cancellations If you're flying out of DXB, there are some cancellations you need to be aware of too. Emirates has halted flights to Amman and Beirut until June 22, while routes to Tehran, Baghdad and Basra remain suspended until June 30. Flights to Tel Aviv also remain off the schedule for the time being. The airline is advising customers connecting through Dubai not to proceed with travel to these destinations and to check their status on the Emirates website. flydubai has suspended flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel and Syria until Friday June 30. Daytime flights to Jordan and Lebanon have resumed from Tuesday June 17. Check with your airline for the latest updates and stay tuned for further announcements from Zayed International Airport and DXB and official travel authorities. Elsewhere in Abu Dhabi… Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted 12 fantastic road trips across the GCC Fill up the tank and go Abu Dhabi to Dubai by bus: How to travel between the two cities Everything you need to know, from getting a Nol card to bus timetables Old Abu Dhabi: 15 best spots to uncover the history of the capital Peel back the layers of time
Al Etihad
13-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE airlines suspend, cancel flights amid airspace closures and ongoing regional situation
13 June 2025 18:33 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Dozens of flights were cancelled across Middle Eastern airports on Friday following Israeli airstrikes on military and nuclear-related sites in Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Syria closed their is a list of cancelled flights by UAE airlines: Etihad Airways A statement issued by Abu Dhabi-based carrier, Etihad Airways, said that it is experiencing disruption to several services across the region due to airspace closures and the ongoing regional situation. As a result, select flights have been cancelled or 13:EY595 / EY596, EY593 / EY594, and EY597 / EY598 between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Tel Aviv (TLV) – CancelledEY590 from Amman (AMM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) – is experiencing an extended delayJune 14:- EY595 / EY596 between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv – currently scheduled to operate but may be subject to delay- EY589 from Abu Dhabi to Amman – currently scheduled to operate but may be subject to delayIn addition, Etihad is re-routing a number of flights in response to restricted airspace in parts of the Middle transiting through Abu Dhabi to connect to cancelled flights will not be accepted for travel from their point of remains a developing situation and is likely to cause some disruption and delays over the coming days. Etihad is continuously monitoring airspace and security updates in close coordination with the relevant guests are being assisted with alternative travel arrangements. EmiratesDue to the current situation, the following Emirates flights to/from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iran are cancelled: June 13:- EK945/EK946 : Dubai – Basra ‑ Dubai- EK943/EK944: Dubai ‑ Baghdad – Dubai- EK979/EK978: Dubai – Tehran – Dubai- EK980: Tehran ‑ Dubai- EK903/EK904: Dubai – Amman ‑ Dubai- EK905/EK906: Dubai – Amman – Dubai- EK957/EK958: Dubai – Beirut – Dubai- EK953/EK954: Dubai – Beirut – DubaiJune 14:- EK977/EK978: Dubai – Tehran – Dubai- EK971/EK972: Dubai‑Tehran ‑Dubai- EK979/EK980: Dubai‑Tehran‑Dubai- EK943/EK944: Dubai – Baghdad – DubaiJune 15:- EK977/EK978: Dubai – Tehran – Dubai- EK979/EK980: Dubai‑Tehran‑Dubai- EK945/EK946: Dubai – Basra – Dubai- EK941/EK942: Dubai – Baghdad ‑ DubaiCustomers connecting through Dubai with final their destination in Iraq, Iran, Jordan and Lebanon will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice. Customers departing or arriving at Dubai International Airport are also advised to check their flight status on for the latest information. flydubai Dubai-based flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to and from the following countries until June 15, 2025: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Passengers connecting through Dubai with final destinations in any of the above countries will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further also request all customers to ensure their contact details are up to date via Manage Booking on our website to receive timely notifications. Passengers departing from or arriving at Dubai International Airport (DXB) are encouraged to check their flight status on for the latest updates. The airlines apologised for the inconvenience caused and were closely monitoring the situation, with the safety of our passengers, crew, and operations remaining their highest priority.
Al Etihad
01-04-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
How Abu Dhabi creates a safe, empowering space for people with autism
2 Apr 2025 00:44 KIRSTIN BERNABE (ABU DHABI)From creating accessible infrastructure to setting top-notch standards for care, Abu Dhabi has always made space for people with autism.A champion of inclusivity, the emirate is among the global leaders in terms of providing support to people of determination and this has been evident in the distinctive projects and initiatives it has rolled out for this sector. Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day, marked every year on April 2, Aletihad looks into a number of projects that make the emirate a welcoming, empowering space for those on the autism spectrum. At the Airport Travelling can be exhausting for many people, but for those with autism, it is particularly challenging. At airports, the crowds, the noise, and several things happening all at once can be too overwhelming. Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport (AUH) acknowledged the struggle and did something about it: It built a Sensory Space facility. Within this space are two rooms where therapeutic techniques are at play. Lights are calming and special seats are available to help travellers relax. There are bubble tubes and interactive activities, too. The space is available free of charge, with sessions lasting 45 minutes for every booking. It is located near Gate D43 and it is open 24/ at AUH, there are trained staff members who wear sunflower pins, conveying a message that they are ready to support people with "hidden disabilities". Those who need assistance may also wear special lanyards available at the pre-check-in area. These gestures and symbols signal that help is always within reach. The AUH is "one of only three in the Middle East to have implemented a globally recognised identification system to support passengers who may require additional assistance without attracting unwanted attention", Aletihad reported earlier. In a Mall A mall is another environment that can be overstimulating for those with autism. This is why Yas Mall makes sure there's somewhere they can head to for some peace and quiet. Called The Quiet Room, this safe space allows children and adults on the spectrum to block out all the noise and mall collaborated with the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) so that its "visitors with autism have an exclusive place to feel at ease when the world becomes a bit too big or boisterous for comfort", it said on its website. The Quiet Room is located on Yas Mall's Level G, next to The Male Prayer Hall. An Interactive Showroom To build empathy and raise awareness, a unique initiative in the capital shows people what it's like to have autism. In its Al Bahia headquarters, the ZHO has opened the Middle East's first interactive showroom for assistive technology. Among its key features is the Autism Virtual Reality Experience, which allows individuals to experience the sensory challenges faced by those on the spectrum. Elevated Autism Care Besides these public services, Abu Dhabi authorities are also ensuring that high standards of care are maintained for people of determination. In September 2024, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) released comprehensive guidelines to elevate autism care in the department's new Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is primarily aimed at setting the stage for improved access to ABA therapy. "ABA is a kind of research-based behavior therapy for people with autism and other developmental disorders. Its goal is to see an increase in positive behaviours and a decrease in negative behaviours," the DoH explained in a statement. The guide is designed to enhance the collaboration between healthcare and education professionals and deliver holistic care for those with ASD."By ensuring that ABA services are standarised and accessible, we reaffirm our commitment to building a resilient and inclusive healthcare system where collaboration between healthcare and education thrives to enhance the health and well-being of all community members," Dr. Rashed Obaid Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Healthcare Workforce Planning at the DoH, said in a previous statement. "Abu Dhabi is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that ensures equitable access for people of determination, empowering them to reach their full potential," he said.
Arabian Business
06-02-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi airports welcomed over 29m passengers last year
Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate's five commercial airports, announced its results for 2024, showcasing significant growth and reaffirming its position as a leading global aviation hub. The company facilitated 29.4m passengers through its airports, a 28.1 per cent increase compared to the 22.9m passengers in 2023, driven by network expansion, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to delivering a world-class passenger experience. Zayed International Airport (AUH) served as the primary catalyst of this growth, connecting travellers to an expanded network of more than 125 destinations with 29 new routes launched during 2024. Abu Dhabi Airports growth AUH welcomed the addition of eight new airlines to its network, including: British Airways Air Astana Aegean Airlines US Bangla Airlines Akasa Air Hainan Airlines Flynas Turkmenistan Airlines The expanded connectivity is further reflected in a 10 per cent increase in aircraft movements across the five airports, from 226,362 in 2023 to 249,747 in 2024, highlighting a significant demand from key markets such as the UK, India, Qatar, and Egypt. It further solidifies the emirate's global connectivity and its appeal to travellers worldwide. Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports said: '2024 was a highly successful year for Abu Dhabi Airports, marked by record-breaking passenger traffic, significant cargo growth, and the successful completion of key infrastructure projects. 'These achievements highlight our commitment to delivering a world-class travel experience and strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a leading global aviation hub. 'We are deeply grateful for the support of our stakeholders and airline partners, this strong performance positions us for continued progress and reinforces our contribution to Abu Dhabi's economic diversification'. Abu Dhabi Airports drove substantial growth in cargo traffic, handling 678,990 tonnes in 2024, a 21 per cent increase compared to 560,434 tonnes in 2023. The surge in cargo volume highlights Abu Dhabi's growing prominence as a global logistics centre facilitating international trade, driven by investments in cutting-edge infrastructure and advanced technologies. Abu Dhabi Airports continued its investment in key infrastructure projects and passenger-centric initiatives throughout 2024, further enhancing operational efficiency and the overall passenger experience at Zayed International Airport. These investments included the successful completion of the Northern Runway Rehabilitation Project, ensuring continued operational resilience. Furthermore, the inauguration of the new US Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) facility enhanced convenience for passengers travelling to the US. The introduction of biometric touchpoints, including check-in desks, self-service baggage-drop, and e-gates, has streamlined the passenger journey and increased speed and efficiency. The Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) underwent a period of significant expansion in 2024, driving forward the emirate's ambitious economic diversification strategy. This was evidenced by a series of key developments, including the groundbreaking for a new AED85m ($23.1m) warehousing facility in Al Falah District, established through a strategic partnership with MSM Logistic. This project was specifically designed to enhance trade and stimulate economic development within the emirate. Reinforcing ADAFZ's commitment to growth was the signing of a Musataha Agreement with Radius Group, paving the way for the development of AED320m ($87.1m) -worth of best-in-class warehouses, also in Al Falah District. These initiatives, along with ongoing projects such as the construction of the state-of-the-art East Midfield Cargo Terminal (EMCT), not only transformed the logistics landscape but also reinforced Abu Dhabi's position as a leading business and investment hub.
Gulf News
05-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
Abu Dhabi Airports hits record 29 million passengers in 2024
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the UAE capital's five major commercial airports, has announced a significant milestone in its 2024 performance, reporting over 29 million passengers, marking a 28.1 per cent increase compared to the previous year. The growth was driven by Zayed International Airport (AUH), which saw the launch of 29 new routes, connecting passengers to more than 125 destinations. AUH welcomed eight new airlines to its network last year, including British Airways, Air Astana, Aegean Airlines, US Bangla Airlines, Akasa Air, Hainan Airlines, Flynas, and Turkmenistan Airlines. This resulted in a 10 per cent increase in aircraft movements across the five airports, from 226,362 in 2023 to 249,747 in 2024, driven by strong demand from key markets such as the UK, India, Qatar, and Egypt. Elena Sorlini, CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, said, '2024 was a highly successful year for Abu Dhabi Airports, marked by record-breaking passenger traffic, significant cargo growth, and the successful completion of key infrastructure projects.' She added, 'These achievements highlight our commitment to delivering a world-class travel experience and strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as a leading global aviation hub. We are deeply grateful for the support of our stakeholders and airline partners, this strong performance positions us for continued progress and reinforces our contribution to Abu Dhabi's economic diversification.' In addition to passenger growth, Abu Dhabi Airports saw a 21 per cent increase in cargo traffic, handling 678,990 tonnes in 2024. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox
