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Bigflo and Oli Stranded in Dubai After Gulf Bombardments Halt Flights

France has launched repatriation flights for nationals stuck in the Middle East.

Overview

  • The Toulouse rap duo was on a two-hour layover returning from Nepal, where they had filmed the video for their next single, Karma.
  • They say they have been stuck for four days in Dubai, occasionally hearing missile noises but feeling safe in their hotel.
  • Regional air travel remains heavily disrupted following an IsraeliU.S. strike on Iran that triggered bombardments across Gulf countries.
  • The pair is postponing press and television appearances about ten days before the planned March 13 release of their fifth album.
  • A first French government flight repatriated citizens to Paris–Charles de Gaulle, with several additional flights announced, including for those in the UAE.