Algeria announced the breaking of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates and prohibited all civilian and military UAE aircraft from operating in its airspace. The decision was justified by the Algerian government as a response to "provocative and hostile acts" by the United Arab Emirates.
The measure directly affects Emirati air operations over Algerian territory, covering both commercial aircraft and military aircraft. However, commercial flights destined for Algiers were exempted from this prohibition until the end of 2026, which allows some continuity in air links between the two countries during a transition period.
The diplomatic break comes in a context of growing tensions in the North Africa and Arab world region. The exact reasons for the "provocative and hostile acts" mentioned were not specified in the announcement, but the decision reflects a significant worsening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
