Algeria closes its airspace to UAE after ending diplomatic ties — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/algeria-closes-its-airspace-to-uae-after-ending-diplomatic-tiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Algeria Cuts Ties and Closes Airspace to UAEhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/algeria-closes-its-airspace-to-uae-after-ending-diplomatic-tieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/algeria-closes-its-airspace-to-uae-after-ending-diplomatic-ties#u66892Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:31:10 +0000Algeria severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates and closed its airspace to Emirati carriers, including Emirates and Etihad. The action follows years of mounting political friction between the two nations. In response to the diplomatic break, UAE leader Mohamed bin Zayed adopted a softer tone and stated that his government hopes the split will prove temporary.Why it mattersThe sudden closure of Algerian airspace to major carriers like Emirates and Etihad escalates a regional dispute that has simmered for years. Bilateral relations have suffered due to deeper political tensions inv