Airlines operating from the UAE have suspended services to Saudi Arabia until November 19.
IllustrationAirlines based in the United Arab Emirates have kept their services to Saudi Arabia on hold.
Flights are suspended until November 19, according to available information.
The pause complicates journeys for business travelers, pilgrims and others who need to move between the two countries.
What this means for Indian travellersThe suspension of UAE flights to Saudi Arabia leaves travelers without clear options, impacting business and pilgrimage journeys.
The UAE carriers that have suspended all services to Saudi Arabia are Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia.
Source: The National
UAE‑to‑Saudi routes such as Dubai‑Dammam, Dubai‑Jeddah, Dubai‑Riyadh and Abu Dhabi‑connected flights to Dammam and Riyadh are suspended.
Source: Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema
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