UAE temporarily closes airspace as exceptional precaution

2026-03-17 - 01:16

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Monday temporarily closed the country’s airspace as an exceptional precaution aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and safeguarding the UAE’s territory amid rapidly evolving regional security developments. In a press release, the GCAA said that the decision was taken following a comprehensive assessment of security and operational risks, and in full collaboration with relevant national and international authorities, underlining that airspace safety and the protection of the UAE’s sovereignty remain top priorities, reports Kuna. The GCAA confirmed that it would continue to keep the relevant authorities and the public informed of any developments as they occur. It renewed its call for passengers to contact their respective airlines to obtain the latest updates regarding flight schedules.