Former England cricketer Mal Loye is getting used to the air alerts in Doha, Qatar, where he now coaches the national cricket team. In an interview with BBC Radio Northampton, Loye described the experience as "eerie" but "weirdly" becoming routine. He has been spending his days in Doha listening to missile interceptions and overnight explosions as tensions escalate across the Middle East. The 53-year-old, who lives in a high-rise area of the city, said what at first felt scary was now becoming part of daily life. He is waiting to find out what options he has to leave Qatar, with airspace restrictions limiting routes out of the country. Meanwhile, flight disruptions have left families stranded in Dubai, including Claire and her family, who were unable to return to the UK due to the conflict. Claire's mother passed away from motor neurone disease, and the family is unable to reschedule the funeral service because other relatives have already made travel and accommodation plans. The UK government is formulating potential plans to evacuate UK nationals should airspace in the region remain closed.
