UAE Travel Alerts: New India Health Declaration and Saudi Flight Cancellations

Passengers departing the United Arab Emirates are now required to complete the mandatory digital health declaration Air Suvidha 2.0 before boarding flights to India. The form must be submitted online within 24 hours of arrival and presented at the airport, a measure introduced after the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Security advisories for Saudi Arabia remain in force following missile and drone attacks near Abha International Airport. Several airlines have suspended or cancelled services to affected zones, and the UK, United States, and Canada have warned against travel near the Yemen border and other at‑risk areas. Major carriers such as Singapore Airlines and British Airways have extended flight suspensions to the region until late October, while Gulf airlines continue to adjust schedules amid the ongoing tensions.

Travelers are urged to monitor airline notifications, government travel advisories, and ensure compliance with the new health entry requirements before flying.