flight disruptions

The services had been suspended until and including August 7 as airlines across the Gulf adjusted operations in response to heightened regional tensions and airspace restrictions triggered by Iranian attacks

Emirates cautioned travellers departing from Dubai International Airport on March 26 and 27 to prepare for adverse weather.

Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel before US-Israeli strikes on Iran, have soared to between $150 and $200

The decision follows flight disruptions and temporary airspace closures that prevented many passengers from departing the country on schedule

The latest wave of weather-related events highlights the growing operational challenges posed by extreme conditions across the region

Around 150 people were evacuated from nearby buildings and thousands of properties were without power