Air traffic operations have returned to normal across the UAE's airspace, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced.

Earlier in the day, UAE authorities temporarily closed the country's airspace as an exceptional precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and air crews and safeguarding the UAE’s territory amid rapidly evolving regional security developments.

The Authority said the decision was made after carefully looking at security and operational risks and working closely with national and international authorities, emphasizing that keeping airspace safe and protecting the UAE’s sovereignty are top priorities.

The GCAA confirmed that it will continue to keep the relevant authorities and the public informed of any developments as they occur.

The Authority renewed its call for passengers to contact their respective airlines to obtain the latest updates regarding flight schedules, noting that accommodation and necessary assistance will be provided to passengers by the airlines in coordination with the relevant local authorities.

The Authority stressed that the safety of passengers and flight crews remains its top priority, reaffirming its commitment to implementing all necessary measures to ensure the highest standards of safety.

It also expressed its appreciation for the public’s cooperation and understanding during these exceptional circumstances and called on everyone to obtain information exclusively from official sources.

Source: Gulf News