Qatar Airways news
The gist
Qatar Airways temporarily suspended flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam over the "current situation".
The move shows how regional conflict is reshaping Gulf travel for passengers.
How it unfolded
- Oct 11, 2026Attacks peaked when six vessels, five tankers and a container ship, were reported struck in the strait and near Oman's Sohar anchorage.
- Oct 13, 2026Qatar Airways said it temporarily suspended flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia due to the "current situation".
- Oct 13, 2026Etihad Airways cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, citing "regional disruption", with Riyadh suspended until October 19.