India Expands Visa-on-Arrival to Nine Airports for UAE Nationals
Dense Fog Forces Diversion of 19 Flights at Dubai International Airport
Explainer: UAE’s New Unsponsored Visit Visas Open Doors for Tourists, Job-Seekers and Investors
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UAE Issues Red-Alert Weather Warning as Visibility Drops Below 500 m
The NCM raised a red alert for fog on 20 November, prompting police speed restrictions and school schedule changes. The advisory affects ground transportation and highlights the growing duty-of-care role of weather data in mobility planning.
VFS Global Wins Five-Year Contract to Process Slovak Visas—Benefits for UAE Residents Eyeing Europe
VFS Global will handle Slovak visas in the UAE under a new five-year deal, opening dedicated counters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The move shortens appointment queues and widens European mobility options for UAE-based travellers.
‘Red carpet’ smart corridor to bring six-second immigration to Al Maktoum International
Dubai is extending its six-second ‘Red Carpet’ biometric corridor from DXB to Al Maktoum International, promising passport-free immigration by early 2026. The project showcases AI-driven border control and could sharply cut connection and dwell times for business travellers.
UAE launches Golden Visa track for humanitarian Waqf donors
A fresh Golden Visa pathway lets donors to approved Waqf projects secure 10-year UAE residency. The route expands the Golden Visa portfolio and links long-term stay to philanthropic impact rather than capital investment alone.
Dubai Airports to scrap traditional check-in, letting hand-luggage passengers walk straight to security
Dubai Airports will allow hand-luggage passengers to skip check-in entirely by pre-registering biometrics and travel data. The move, announced on 19 November, could shave up to 25 minutes off journey times and help DXB cope with record traffic until the new Al Maktoum hub opens.
Record 93.8 million passengers push Dubai to press ahead with $35 bn second airport
DXB’s year-to-date traffic hit 93.8 million, forcing Dubai to fast-track its $35 bn Al Maktoum expansion. The mega-hub will reshape corporate travel patterns, prompting firms to reassess office locations and ground-transport allowances for staff.
India expands visa-on-arrival to nine airports for UAE nationals, easing short-haul business trips
India now offers visa-on-arrival to UAE nationals at nine airports, adding Cochin, Calicut and Ahmedabad. The change streamlines access to key commercial hubs and reflects deepening bilateral mobility liberalisation.