UAE Reopens Airspace After Temporary Closure Amid Iranian Threats
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) fully reopened its airspace on March 17, 2026, restoring normal flight operations after intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. Closure Background Airspace shut briefly March 16 as defenses neutralized threats during the US-Israel-Iran war’s 18th day, post-Khamenei’s death. Dubai heard explosions from successful interceptions;
