<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, and Kuwait barred flights from entering their airspace as a precautionary measure due to expected attack.</li><li>Dozens of aircraft were diverted from major hub cities Dubai and Doha during the airspace closures.</li><li>Emirates rerouted some flights but continued operations, ensuring flight paths avoid conflict areas.</li><li>Qatar Airways reinstated flights with additional ground staff at Hamad International Airport to aid with operations.</li><li>Qatar Airways, most impacted by the disruptions, operates over 80% of flights at Doha airport.</li><li>Gulf airspace closures due to the regional situation mark the first disruptions in 20 months of conflict in the region.</li></ul>

Gulf states reopen airspace and resume flight operations

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