India, March 2 -- Amid continued tensions in Gulf areas, the United Arab Emirates' civil aviation on Monday said that it will begin operating 'special flights' across the country's airports to allow the departure of stranded passengers.

In an X post, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority informed that it has announced commencement of exceptional flight operations at UAE airports, "enabling stranded passengers affected by recent regional development to depart, in line with the schedules to be announced by the airline."

The authority also urged passengers who flights have been impacted to avoid going to the airports until they have been contacted and notified of their flight timing and details by their airlines.

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