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Oman Remains the Last Gateway to the UAE as India and Asia Routes Shift

(MUSCAT, OMAN) Oman has become the main workable gateway for many travelers trying to reach the UAE while parts of Gulf airspace stay disrupted. Muscat International Airport (MCT) sits at the center of that shift,…

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