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Pune College Groups Stranded in Dubai as UAE Flight Disruptions Halt Return

Authorities coordinate support, evacuation planning pending the resumption of flights.

Overview

  • Indira School of Business Studies confirms 84 MBA students and four faculty are safe after UAE airspace closures blocked scheduled return flights.
  • The delegation is housed at Savoy Park Hotel in Bur Dubai with university-arranged lodging, meals and on‑ground support while aviation advisories are monitored.
  • Two ISBS return groups set for February 28 and March 1 could not board as multiple India–Gulf services were cancelled or delayed, according to airport officials.
  • The Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office says it is tracking the case with central agencies, while Pune district authorities report 10 other contacted Pune residents in Dubai are safe.
  • Officials also contacted a separate group of 84 students and four teachers from Indira College, Pimpri Chinchwad, who are stranded in Dubai and reported safe.