Major hubs in Doha, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi have suspended operations, affecting Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad flights. These airports serve as critical connections for travelers arriving from Asia to Barcelona.
“"A small number of attendees, exhibitors, and speakers from the Middle East may be affected by travel disruptions."
Industry sources estimate that between 5,000 and 10,000 participants might miss the event. However, Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat, emphasized that most attendees had already arrived in Catalonia before the conflict escalated.
