India Adds Three Airports, Unlimited Visits in Expanded Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Emiratis
VFS Global to Take Over Slovak Schengen Visa Processing in UAE
Thick Fog Forces Diversion of 19 Flights Away From Dubai International
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UAE Issues Highest-Level Fog Alert; Employers Reminded of Duty-of-Care Rules
The NCM’s red-alert for fog triggered reduced road speed limits, school closures and HR exemptions for late-arriving staff. Employers should refresh duty-of-care and business-continuity protocols as early-season fog events appear to be increasing.
Abu Dhabi to Enforce Peak-Hour Truck Ban From 1 December
From 1 December, heavy vehicles will be barred from Abu Dhabi’s main arteries during rush hours. Companies must obtain permits, install trackers and reroute deliveries or face stiff penalties. The policy is expected to ease congestion but will require supply-chain rescheduling.
Emirates to Bring A380 Engine Overhaul In-House Under Rolls-Royce Deal
A new Emirates–Rolls-Royce pact will bring Trent 900 engine overhauls to Dubai from 2027, reducing maintenance downtime for the airline’s A380 fleet and reinforcing the UAE’s position as an aviation MRO hub. Business travellers can expect the popular super-jumbo to stay on flagship routes well into the 2030s.
India Expands Visa-on-Arrival Scheme to Nine Airports for UAE Nationals
Effective 20 November, Emirati passport holders can secure a 60-day visa-on-arrival at nine Indian airports, easing short-notice business and leisure travel and eliminating the need for pre-trip e-visa applications.
Dubai Fog Disrupts Operations: 19 Flights Diverted From DXB
Dense fog forced Dubai International Airport to divert 19 inbound flights on 20 November, delaying passengers and cargo and highlighting the operational risks of the UAE’s winter weather season.
VFS Global Wins Mandate to Process Slovak Schengen Visas in UAE
Slovakia has outsourced its UAE visa intake to VFS Global, promising shorter appointment wait times and digital tracking for Schengen and national visas—welcome news for UAE residents planning European travel.
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.