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85K Canadians in Middle East Amid Tensions

Author: The Daily News Now! March 2, 2026 Duration: 1:30

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Over 85,000 Canadians in the Middle East, with the largest groups in Lebanon and UAE. Officials advise avoiding travel to Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia due to tensions. Air Canada suspends flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv. Queens University students stranded in Doha due to airspace shutdowns.

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