The airspace throughout the UAE has returned to normal.

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17/03/2026
On March 17 local time, the UAE Civil Aviation Authority announced that the airspace in the UAE has returned to normal following the stable situation and the lifting of temporary preventive measures previously implemented. The authority stated that this decision was made after a comprehensive evaluation of operational and safety conditions, coordination with relevant departments, and emphasized that real-time monitoring will continue to ensure the highest level of aviation safety. Earlier that day, due to the rapidly changing security situation in the region, the UAE Civil Aviation Authority had announced the temporary and partial closure of the country's airspace.