India Expands Visa-on-Arrival Scheme to Nine Airports for UAE Nationals
Dubai Fog Disrupts Operations: 19 Flights Diverted From DXB
VFS Global Wins Mandate to Process Slovak Schengen Visas in UAE
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UAE Issues Red-Alert Weather Warning as Fog Persists Across Emirates
The UAE’s weather bureau raised a red-alert on 20 November as thick fog reduced visibility below 500 m in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, triggering speed-limit reductions, school delays and wider supply-chain knock-ons.
Emirates Inks Rolls-Royce Deal to Maintain A380 Engines Locally
Emirates and Rolls-Royce have agreed to carry out Trent 900 engine overhauls in Dubai from 2027, extending A380 fleet life and reinforcing the UAE’s aviation ecosystem that underpins global mobility flows.
India Expands Visa-on-Arrival to Nine Airports for UAE Nationals
India has widened its visa-on-arrival scheme for UAE citizens to nine airports, adding Cochin, Calicut and Ahmedabad. The decision simplifies last-minute travel, supports CEPA trade objectives and is expected to boost medical and business traffic from the Emirates.
Dense Fog Forces Diversion of 19 Flights at Dubai International Airport
Thick fog over Dubai on 20 November caused 19 flights to divert and widespread delays at DXB. The disruption exposes winter-weather vulnerabilities and reminds mobility managers to build extra flexibility into UAE travel plans.
Explainer: UAE’s New Unsponsored Visit Visas Open Doors for Tourists, Job-Seekers and Investors
A new media explainer highlights the UAE’s expanded roster of unsponsored visit visas—including five-year multiple-entry tourist, job-seeker and business-exploration options—giving travellers more autonomy and employers cheaper, faster entry routes.
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.