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DubaiVisa.com surpasses 11 million processed visas, reshaping how the world enters the UAE
Partial closure of Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Road may impact Al Dhafra business travel
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Dubai’s RTA launches online auction for 300 premium vehicle plate codes
The RTA will hold a five-day online auction starting 3 Nov 2025 for 300 special vehicle plate numbers, with registration from 27 Oct. Digital bidding streamlines participation for expatriates and companies, and premium plates remain a popular incentive in executive-mobility packages.
‘Emirates Loves India’ festival gears up to welcome 50,000 NRIs and tourists to Dubai
Dubai will host the ‘Emirates Loves India’ mega-festival on 26 Oct 2025, spotlighting the UAE’s largest expatriate community. The event is expected to draw 50,000 visitors, boost short-haul flight demand and provide companies with a platform to promote Golden Visas and relocation services.
UAE launches 10-year Waqf Donor Golden Visa to link philanthropy and long-term residency
Effective 23 October 2025, donors contributing AED 2 million or more to certified endowments can secure a sponsor-free, 10-year UAE Golden Visa. The initiative links long-term residency to measurable philanthropic impact, broadens Dubai’s talent-attraction toolbox and offers multinationals a new mobility option for senior executives committed to CSR.
UAE temporarily suspends tourist and work-visa applications for citizens of nine countries
Effective immediately, the UAE has halted new tourist and work-visa filings for citizens of nine African and Asian countries while it upgrades security screening. Businesses reliant on these labour pools should expect short-term recruitment disruption and adjust mobility plans accordingly.
Visa denial forces relocation of FIFA women’s tournament from Dubai to Morocco
After the UAE refused visas to the Afghanistan women’s refugee football team, FIFA relocated its women’s series to Morocco, replacing the UAE with Tunisia. The episode underscores the critical role of visa assurance in international event planning and may prompt policy reviews for future sports fixtures in the Emirates.
UAE extends mandatory Advertiser Permit deadline, giving influencers and visiting promoters more time to comply
Content creators, marketers and business travellers now have until 31 January 2026 to obtain the UAE’s mandatory Advertiser Permit. The three-month extension reduces immediate compliance pressure but reinforces the need for companies to integrate the digital-licensing step into mobility planning.