#UAEresidents are choosing staycations and short road trips over international holidays this #EidAlFitr, say travel agents, as regional tensions continue to impact #travel plans. Travel agents say there is very little demand for leisure air travel during the Eid break, even though flights are operating. A recent survey by Platinumlist shows that 73 per cent of UAE residents plan to spend Eid Al-Fitr within the country, while only 9 per cent intend to travel abroad. This marks a shift from last year, when short #international trips were more common. Among those staying back, around half cited safety concerns, flight disruptions, or fear of being stranded overseas, while the rest cited personal reasons such as family time, work, or a preference for a quieter break. The current situation in the UAE is linked to a wider regional conflict that began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. In response, Iran set out on a campaign of aggression, firing mi...