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Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has been affected by airspace closures during the Iran conflict. AFP

Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

Lufthansa, Air France, KLM and Cathay Pacific have updated services to the region as the US-Israel war with Iran continues to disrupt aviation

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AWS Bahrain operations disrupted for second time this month due to drone attack

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F1 counts cost of cancelled Grand Prix weekends in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

India CBSE grade 12 exams cancelled in Middle East as Iran war rages

Bahrain's Alba to cut 19% of aluminium production amid Hormuz disruption

F1 calls off Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix due to Iran war



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Reports say races will be postponed by end of weekend due to conflict in Middle East

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