Even with ongoing conflicts and restrictions on airspace, the transportation of horses continues.

On February 28, 147 elite show jumping horses, valued at around $300 million, were stranded in Al Shaqab due to the closure of Gulf airspace, leading to the cancellation of events. With the Longines Global Champions Tour disrupted, contingency plans were implemented to transport the horses safely via climate-controlled trucks from Doha to Riyadh, allowing them to fly to Belgium. Despite the regional conflict, the UAE successfully hosted the Dubai World Cup on March 28. However, restrictions on live animal transport through Doha highlighted the logistical challenges and the need for robust contingency planning in the Middle East's event logistics sector.