The United Arab Emirates has lifted its temporary ban on all air traffic after assessing improved security conditions. The General Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday that the country’s airspace has returned to normal operations. The decision followed coordination with relevant authorities to evaluate operational and safety conditions, though officials said they would continue monitoring the situation.

The UAE had imposed the ban after the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with attacks on US bases across the Middle East. The conflict led several Gulf countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, to close their airspace partially or completely. Major UAE airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, among the busiest international hubs, had been affected since late February.

According to aviation data firm Cirium, more than 11,000 flights to and from the region were canceled in the early days of the conflict. The lifting of restrictions is expected to ease disruptions for international travelers and airlines operating between Europe and Asia.