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Dubai Immigration Chief Dismisses Rumours of Freelance-Visa Suspension
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Schengen-Visa Appointments Nearly Sold Out as UAE Residents Plan Winter Holidays
On 7 Nov 2025 Khaleej Times warned that Schengen-visa appointments for UAE residents are largely booked through early 2026, driven by surging demand for winter travel. Mobility managers should budget extra lead-time and educate staff about avoiding fraudulent ‘fast-track’ offers.
UAE Commits US $6 Billion to Boost Africa’s Tourism Infrastructure
At the UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit, Dubai pledged US $6 billion for airports, hotels and digital-visa platforms across the continent, a move expected to create 70,000 jobs and make business travel easier for UAE companies expanding into Africa.
Emirates to Restart Lagos–Dubai Route After Two-Year Hiatus
After resolving a long-running dispute over trapped ticket revenues, Emirates will restart daily Lagos-Dubai flights on 1 October 2025. The move restores a vital air bridge for business travellers, cargo shippers and UAE-based multinationals operating in West Africa.
Schengen Entry/Exit System: What UAE Travellers Need to Know Before 12 October 2025 Roll-Out
A 6 November travel alert details how the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System will affect UAE citizens and residents from 12 October 2025, with longer first-time processing, automated overstay tracking and future integration with ETIAS.