Emirates celebrates 40 years since its maiden flight, signalling next growth phase
UAE launches two-month visa-amnesty window for overstayers
MoHRE issues detailed guidelines to curb visa scams targeting UAE job-seekers
Latest News
UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi brings influx of 13,000 visitors and prompts special border-control measures
UFC 321 drew more than 13,000 visitors to Abu Dhabi on 25 October 2025, prompting authorities to deploy biometric e-gates and a new Events Visa Fast-Track system. The successful trial offers a blueprint for managing surges in international arrivals during future mega-events and is relevant for companies scheduling travel around Abu Dhabi’s growing event calendar.
Georgia’s tougher entry rules catch UAE residents off-guard
Georgia now requires UAE residents to have at least 12 months remaining on their residency visas to qualify for visa-free entry. Several travellers were denied entry during Eid holidays, prompting UAE travel agents to revisit itinerary advice and urging corporates to check visa validity before booking regional off-sites.
DubaiVisa.com surpasses 11 million processed visas, reshaping how the world enters the UAE
Private platform DubaiVisa.com announced on 24 Oct 2025 that it has processed more than 11 million UAE visas since 2006, offering 12- to 72-hour turnarounds through a fully digital workflow. The milestone underscores growing demand for fast, paper-free entry permits among tourists and business travellers, and positions the company to support the forthcoming Unified GCC Tourist Visa. Corporates benefit from shorter mobilisation times and clearer duty-of-care compliance.
Partial closure of Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Road may impact Al Dhafra business travel
A two-day maintenance project on Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Road (E45) from 23–24 Oct is diverting traffic in Abu Dhafra. The detour could delay contractor shuttles and cargo runs linking Abu Dhabi city with western oil-field sites, so mobility teams should adjust schedules and advise travellers.
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.