The United Arab Emirates has fully resumed air traffic operations after lifting precautionary restrictions imposed at the start of the Iran war, authorities said on Saturday.
The General Civil Aviation Authority said the decision followed a “comprehensive evaluation of operational and security conditions” conducted in coordination with relevant agencies, according to a statement carried by state news agency WAM.
Airspace limitations had been introduced on February 28 after Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting the UAE and other Gulf states, disrupting regional aviation and forcing partial closures of key airports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Since a conditional ceasefire took effect on April 8, no further large scale attacks have been reported, allowing authorities to gradually restore operations before confirming a full return to normal traffic.
The aviation authority said real time monitoring would continue to ensure safety, signaling a cautious normalization rather than a full reset of risk conditions.
Air travel across the Gulf is now ramping up as airlines rebuild capacity after weeks of disruption. The resumption is expected to ease pressure on regional routes linking Europe, Asia and Africa, with major carriers progressively restoring schedules.
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