Irish teachers in UAE told to return to the Gulf by their schools – never mind the warImplications for staff who choose not to return to the war-torn region remain unclearFire and plumes of smoke rise after a drone struck a fuel tank forcing the temporary suspension of flights near Dubai International Airport last week. Photo: APDeirdre Barry Today at 06:30Irish employees of schools and ­companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being asked to provide proof of their return flights if they went back to Ireland during the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

Source: Irish Independent March 22, 2026 08:34 UTC