Over 580 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East and seeking help

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Cathay Pacific has extended flight suspensions to Dubai and Riyadh until March 14

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Oscar LiuandJess Ma

Published: 11:00am, 3 Mar 2026Updated: 2:48am, 4 Mar 2026

The number of Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East and seeking help from immigration authorities has risen to more than 580 as the US-Israel war on Iran escalates, while local flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has extended flight suspensions to Dubai and Saudi capital Riyadh until next Saturday.

A spokesman for the Immigration Department said officers had received inquiries from 585 residents as of 5pm on Tuesday, with four having successfully left the region.

“The rest of the Hongkongers have reported themselves to be in safe locations,” the spokesman said.

He added that the department would keep in touch with Hong Kong residents in the Middle East and provide appropriate help with their journey arrangements and flight schedules.

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How US-Israeli strikes on Iran are sending shock waves through global energy markets

A Cathay spokesman said all flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until March 14 had been cancelled. Customers who booked travel between Hong Kong, Dubai and Riyadh could rebook, divert or seek refunds for their tickets without the usual charge.

Over 580 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East and seeking help

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Cathay Pacific has extended flight suspensions to Dubai and Riyadh until March 14