NEW DELHI: Over 52,000 people had been flown to India from the Gulf on Indian and Middle East airlines and charter flights till 11.59 pm (IST) Friday, according to the DGCA. Indian carriers had operated 184 of these flights, followed by 85 by UAE carriers and 11 charters. Indian carriers are operating as many flights as possible depending on the slots they get in the UAE where scheduled flights are suspended as of now. The situation remains very fluid in the region. Dubai airport was closed on Saturday morning. “All flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until further notice. Please do not go to the airport. Emirates will share updates when available,” Emirates said on X Saturday morning.Passengers flown from Gulf to India upto March 6, 2026, 11.59 pm (IST)