Qatar Airways resumes flights
Basant Ahmed
Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority said air traffic in the country's airspace has resumed, after taking the necessary measures in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Emirate of Dubai also announced the resumption of air traffic after a temporary suspension following Iran's missile attack on the US Al Udeid base in Qatar.
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