"All citizens, residents and visitors in the UAE are being advised to 'seek immediate shelter in the nearest secure building, steer away from doors, windows and open spaces' and 'await further instructions'."
"In moments of crisis, it's easy to get swept up in conversations on social media as you seek out the latest updates, but this can also lead to the spread of misinformation. Always make sure you are getting your news from official sources."
"Currently, all operations at Dubai International (DXB), Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC), and Zayed International Airport (AUH) are suspended 'until further notice'. Passengers were advised 'not to travel to the airport at this time and to contact their respective airlines directly'."
"The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority is providing accommodation to stranded transit passengers. On Saturday night, 20,000 passengers were placed in hotels and temporary accommodation, with meals and refreshments provided."
Thousands of passengers are stranded in the UAE due to closed airspace and grounded flights with no confirmed resumption date. All citizens, residents, and visitors must seek immediate shelter in secure buildings, avoid doors and windows, and await further instructions. Official government sources should be consulted for accurate information rather than social media to prevent misinformation. Passengers with booked flights should not travel to airports including Dubai International, Dubai World Central, and Zayed International Airport, which remain suspended. Airlines should be contacted directly for flight updates. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority is providing accommodation, meals, and refreshments to stranded transit passengers, with 20,000 placed in hotels and temporary facilities.
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