News about Middle East
Middle East conflict: Iran’s ambassador says there is no threat to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Iran’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Kazakhstan, Ali Akbar Joukar, responded to a question about possible
12 March 2026
Air Astana temporarily cancels flights to Dubai
Tengrinews.kz — Air Astana is temporarily canceling flights to Dubai from Almaty and Astana. The restriction will remain in effect from March
11 March 2026
Kazakhstan’s president condemns strikes on UAE from Iranian territory
Tengrinews.kz - President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev condemned the missile strikes and drone attacks launched from Iranian territory
11 March 2026
Kazhydromet comments on reports about “acid clouds” approaching from Iran
Tengrinews.kz — The press service of RSE Kazhydromet has commented on circulating claims that so-called “acid clouds” have allegedly formed
10 March 2026
Night flights from the Middle East: nearly 1,800 more people have returned to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — On the night of March 8, 11 flights arrived in Kazakhstan from Middle Eastern countries, bringing 1,786 passengers home, according
10 March 2026
Evacuation from Middle East: what’s happening with flights and when Kazakhstanis will return
Tengrinews.kz – Evacuation from Middle Eastern countries is ongoing: in recent days more than two thousand people have returned to Kazakhstan.
05 March 2026
Tokayev holds telephone conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a telephone conversation with the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
05 March 2026
Hundreds of Kazakhstanis return from Middle Eastern countries
Tengrinews.kz – On 4 March, flights carrying Kazakh citizens returning from Middle Eastern countries arrived at airports in Kazakhstan.
04 March 2026
First group of Kazakh citizens evacuated from Medina arrives in Atyrau
Tengrinews.kz – The first plane carrying Kazakh citizens who departed for a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia ten days ago has landed in Atyrau. On
04 March 2026
Kazakhstanis begin evacuation from Middle Eastern countries
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis have begun being evacuated from Middle Eastern countries, the Civil Aviation Committee reported.
03 March 2026
“Head of an authoritative state”: Sultan of Oman accepts Tokayev’s invitation
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a telephone conversation with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
03 March 2026
Flydubai launches evacuation flights from the UAE to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Flydubai plans to operate two flights to Astana and Almaty during the night of 3 March.
03 March 2026
Kazakhstan readies special flights: what citizens in Qatar need to know
Tengrinews.kz – The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Qatar has issued an appeal to Kazakhstanis who cannot return home due to the escalation in the
03 March 2026
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry addresses compatriots in the Middle East
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported that, against the backdrop of the escalating military-political situation
03 March 2026
Air Astana extends suspension of flights to the Middle East until 6 March
Tengrinews.kz – The Air Astana Group of companies is suspending regular flights to Middle Eastern countries until 6 March inclusive.
03 March 2026
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry issues statement on the situation around Iran
Tengrinews.kz – On 2 March, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the situation around Iran.
02 March 2026
Kazakhstanis in Iran to be evacuated via four countries
Tengrinews.kz – In connection with the closure of Iran’s airspace and the temporary suspension of air traffic, Kazakhstanis currently in the
02 March 2026
Tokayev discusses Middle East situation with Emir of Qatar
Tengrinews.kz – A telephone conversation took place between the President of Kazakhstan and the Emir of Qatar. During the call with Sheikh Tamim
02 March 2026
Middle East situation: Foreign Ministry collecting information on Kazakhstanis
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to gather information on the number of our citizens located in the escalation
02 March 2026
Tokayev expresses support to UAE leader after Iran’s military attack
Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a telephone conversation with the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin
02 March 2026
