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Mumbai airport sees emotional reunions as fliers return from West Asia
Updated On: 21 March, 2026 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Sarthak Mehta
Fliers arriving from UAE amid strife in West Asia recount experiences, express joy on reuniting with kin

Mohammad Shaleem, who owns a computer shop in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, holds his baby at Mumbai airport. Pic/Sarthak Mehta
The arrival gate at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus witnessed a rare heartwarming scene on Friday, as a flier held his newborn baby for the first time. Passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi and Dubai told mid-day the on-ground situation in West Asia seemed normal, and they were delighted to reunite with their families in India.
Mohammad Shaleem (centre), a computer shop owner, reunites with his family at the Mumbai airport after arriving from Dubai on Friday. Pic/Sarthak Mehta

