SATS stations in Saudi Arabia and Oman remain open and are being positioned as alternate gateways to GCC countries affected by airspace closures.
Singapore-based air cargo handling giant SATS has confirmed that its Middle East operations remain uninterrupted despite the ongoing conflict in the region, with staff safety confirmed and facilities in Saudi Arabia and Oman continuing to function under full safety and security protocols.
In a media update issued on 6th March 2026, SATS stated that since 28th February 2026, the company has not experienced any material interruption to its Middle East operations. The company expressed concern over the unprecedented airspace closures affecting Gulf States and their impact on the global air cargo supply chain, while reaffirming its readiness to serve evolving trade flows.
SATS operates facilities in Saudi Arabia and Oman, both of which remain in countries where airspace is open, positioning them as alternate gateways to Gulf Cooperation Council countries currently affected by closures. The company said it stands ready to support the movement of emergency supplies from these hubs into the wider GCC.
SATS noted that its Saudi Arabia stations recorded a 12 per cent increase in air cargo volume handled between 2024 and 2025, reflecting growing demand for e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, temperature-sensitive and time-critical cargo. The company also noted that conflict-driven disruptions historically support a shift toward air cargo as the time-sensitivity of shipments increases. Headquartered in Singapore, SATS operates over 225 stations across 27 countries, covering trade routes responsible for more than 50 per cent of global air cargo volume.
