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WED · 2026-03-11 · 02:24 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0311-23372
NSR-2026-0311-23372News Report·EN·Human Interest
Indian traveller stranded in Qatar takes long road to Riyadh
In March 2026, Indian traveler Varun Krishnan was stranded in Doha, Qatar, due to Iranian attacks disrupting air travel. Krishnan was en route from Chennai to Barcelona when the disruptions occurred.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-11 · 02:24 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, Indian traveler Varun Krishnan was stranded in Doha, Qatar, due to Iranian attacks disrupting air travel. Krishnan was en route from Chennai to Barcelona when the disruptions occurred. Faced with limited options, he opted for an overland route to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The decision to travel by road was made to circumvent the air travel disruptions caused by the regional conflict. The article highlights the impact of geopolitical events on individual travel plans and the lengths people go to in order to continue their journeys.
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He decided the long desert road to Riyadh was the best way out.
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Iranian attacks stranded him in Doha.
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Varun Krishnan was flying from Chennai to Barcelona.
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