Emirates planes are parked at Dubai International Airport after its closure in Dubai (AP Photo)Airspace closures in the Middle East, Flight cancellation due to Iran war: The flight suspensions and cancellations will continue for the fourth consecutive day on March 3 due to ongoing airspace closures in the Middle East amid the Iran–Israel war. The major airports across the UAE and nearby regions, including Abu Dhabi International Airport, Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport, have advised travellers not to proceed to the airport until further notice.Also Read | Flight cancellations in Middle East amid Iran-Israel war: Essential guide for Indian citizens stranded in Dubai, UAEAirspace closure update: Airport shutdown on March 3Dubai International AirportThe flight services from Dubai International Airport (DXB) till further order. On Sunday, the airport sustained minor damage in an incident amid the ongoing Iran-Israel war. However, it was quickly contained.Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. Four staff…— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 28, 2026Zayed International AirportThe flight operations to and from Zayed International Airport have been suspended. On Monday, Abu Dhabi authorities responded to an incident involving the interception of a drone that targeted the airport.Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident resulting from the interception of a drone that targeted Zayed International Airport. The interception led to falling debris, which resulted in one fatality of an Asian national and seven injuries.— ABU DHABI AIRPORTS مطارات أبوظبي (@ad_airports) March 1, 2026Sharjah Airport open or closedThe Sharjah Airport Authority has announced the suspension of all flight operations at Sharjah International Airport until further notice as part of the precautionary measures currently in place. It urged all passengers not to proceed for the airport at this time.Sharjah Airport Authority announces the suspension of all flight operations at Sharjah International Airport until further notice, as part of the precautionary measures currently being implemented.The Authority urges all passengers not to proceed to the airport at this time and…— مطار الشارقة (@sharjahairport) February 28, 2026Apart from these, the flight operations from Heathrow Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Gatwick Airport, Hamad International Airport and Erbil Airport have also been affected.Airspace closure update: Flight cancellations on March 3EmiratesDue to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Tuesday, 3 March.Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Tuesday, 3 March.The situation remains dynamic and is assessed continuously. We urge all customers to review the latest operational… pic.twitter.com/DwrsOPbv08— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) March 2, 2026Air ArabiaAir Arabia has also cancelled flight services to and from the UAE till 15:00 hrs on March 3. It also suspended the flight operations to Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Iraq.Travel update pic.twitter.com/SZD3ENkFGe— Air Arabia (@airarabiagroup) March 2, 2026Etihad AirwaysDue to airspace closure, Etihad Airways has suspended flight operations till 14:00 hrs UAE time on March 3.Regional Airspace Disruption – Operational UpdateRegional airspace closures continue to impact Etihad’s operations, and all flights to and from Abu Dhabi are suspended until 14:00 UAE time on Tuesday 3 March.Guests due to travel are advised to:-Check their flight status at…— Etihad Airways (@etihad) March 2, 2026Gulf AirGulf Air has also suspended its operations till 11:00 BHT on March 3. It added that services will resume after BCAA order.Update: Gulf Air flights remain temporarily suspended due to regional airspace closures. Operations will resume once the BCAA confirms safe reopening.Next update: 11:00 BHT (08:00 UTC) on March 3.For the latest flight info, visit https://t.co/czUurPCUFT or the Gulf Air app.— Gulf Air (@GulfAir) March 2, 2026Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways has also suspended its operations till 09:00 hrs Doha time on March 3. “Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace,” it said.Update: Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. A further update will be provided on March…— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 2, 2026 Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd