Houthi Attacks Injure Civilians in Saudi Arabia as UAE Flights Face Disruptions and Dubai Property Market Eyes Adjustment

Recent developments across the region highlight multiple unfolding challenges. Attacks by Houthi rebels targeting Saudi Arabia have wounded 73 civilians, including women and children. According to the Saudi Energy Ministry, several energy sites in the south were struck, resulting in injuries, fires, and temporary operational halts.

Amid these developments, Qatar stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain vital to international trade despite efforts to develop alternative routes. Meanwhile, flights to and from the UAE face disruption as volcanic ash from Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau continues to affect air travel, prompting Emirates airline and Etihad Airways to cancel services to Jakarta.

In the real estate sector, Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar noted that Dubai’s property market could see an adjustment of 5 to 10 per cent because of the Iran war. Additionally, Sharjah announced a new plan that will allow senior citizens, their spouses, and retired people to return to public-sector jobs on a part-time basis.

This reporting is part of Trending Middle East, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.