Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:10am on 28 Mar 2026,Saturday International
Thousands of passengers were stranded across the Middle East on March 28 after large-scale flight disruptions hit key airports. More than 895 delays and 184 cancellations were reported in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Bahrain and Kuwait. Major hubs like Dubai, Cairo, Riyadh and Jeddah saw heavy impact. Airlines including Emirates, Saudia, EgyptAir and Gulf Air were among the worst affected. Bahrain recorded the highest cancellations, while Jeddah and Riyadh saw the most delays. Authorities advised passengers to check flight status and stay in contact with airlines for updates. (PC: X)
