What UAE residents should do/know:
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Check flight status before heading to the airport: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia advise passengers to confirm their flight status online, complete check-in in advance, and allow extra time — at least three hours generally, four hours for flydubai departures from Dubai.
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Expect short-notice changes: Airlines say a route operating today could still be delayed, cancelled or rescheduled without much warning, particularly on Kuwait and Bahrain services.
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Avoid photographing incident sites: UAE and Kuwaiti authorities have repeatedly urged residents not to approach, photograph or share images of damaged locations, debris or interception sites on social media, citing public safety and security concerns.
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Monitor official channels: Residents are advised to follow the UAE Ministry of Defence, Dubai Media Office and airline apps directly rather than relying on unverified social media posts for real-time updates.
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This is a developing story. Details are based on reporting from Gulf News.
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