Israel-Iran escalation grounds flights across parts of Middle East Iran suspended flights across all airports after Israeli strikes hit the country. Iran
Explainer How Iran war created unexpected economic beneficiaries The Strait of Hormuz crisis is reshaping global energy and trade flows, creating opportunities for economies far beyond the Middle East. Oman
UAE eyes first multifuel pipeline as Hormuz crisis drags on State-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is considering building a refined oil products pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. United Arab Emirates
China’s overland trade routes offer Iran wartime economic lifeline: What to know Cargo rail traffic between China and Iran has reportedly surged since the US blockade began in April as Tehran seeks overland trade alternatives to help buy time. Iran
Israel pounds Yemen after Houthi missile strike near Tel Aviv airport: What to know Foreign airlines are canceling flights to and from Israel after a missile launched from Yemen landed just outside the terminal at Ben Gurion Airport. Israel
Mideast airlines cancel flights as outage closes Heathrow Airport At least 1,357 flights were scheduled to depart or arrive from Britain's busiest airport on Friday, and the Middle Eastern carriers were not spared from the disruption. United Arab Emirates
Lebanon bars Iranian flight from landing in Beirut, sparking protests The incident marks the latest in a series at the Beirut airport, which has been a key point of tension between Iran and people within Lebanon’s government who are cautiously distancing themselves from Iran’s influence. Lebanon
Elon Musk's Boring Co. to build Dubai Loop network of tunnels The loop is a network of underground tunnels, similar to one being developed in Las Vegas, that allows passengers to be transported nonstop, in electric vehicles, to 11 stations. United Arab Emirates
Saudi Public Investment Fund takes 15% stake in London's Heathrow Airport Spanish construction giant Ferrovial said it had closed the sale of a 19.75% stake in the UK capital’s busiest airport for 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion) to the PIF and French investment firm Ardian. Saudi Arabia
Airbus becomes latest multinational to open regional HQ in Saudi Arabia The European plane maker aims to develop local talent and technological expertise in the fast-growing Gulf market. Saudi Arabia
Emirates Airline 'frustrated' at aircraft shortage due to manufacturer delays Executives at the Middle East’s largest airline have frequently expressed their dismay over delays and uncertainty around the delivery of the Boeing 777-9X jets. United Arab Emirates
Feature Flying despite Israeli attacks, Middle East Airlines becomes symbol of pride for Lebanon As a growing number of airlines cancel and reroute flights in the region to avoid conflict, Lebanon's flagship carrier has provided a sense of stability amid turmoil. By Amberin Zaman , Beatrice Farhat
Qatar Airways suspends Iran, Lebanon flights, joining growing list of airlines Amid conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, few airlines are operating in and out of Tel Aviv, and fewer still in and out of Beirut and Tehran. Qatar
US, China, France, others weigh Lebanon evacuation plans for nationals The situation in Lebanon and the region has quickly deteriorated, prompting several countries to come up with plans to secure the safe evacuation of their nationals from the country. Lebanon
Middle East airlines alter, axe flights following Iran missile attack on Israel Late on Tuesday, Iran launched more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in what it said was in retaliation for last Friday’s assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Lebanon-based militia Hezbollah. Lebanon
Uber, China's WeRide to launch self-driving robotaxis in UAE WeRide already operates the largest robotaxi fleet in the UAE, where residents can access its robotaxi services through the TXAI app. United Arab Emirates
