UAE launches “From the UAE, We Travel” campaign to prepare residents for record-high winter travel
Golden-Visa holders abroad can secure a replacement passport in 30 minutes, MoFA says
Red-alert fog snarls flights and roads; HR teams told to invoke duty-of-care playbooks
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India Adds Three Airports, Unlimited Visits in Expanded Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for Emiratis
India has expanded its visa-on-arrival scheme for UAE citizens to nine airports and removed the annual trip cap. The upgrade shortens lead times for business, tourism and medical travel and supports the fast-growing UAE–India commercial corridor. Firms should update travel policies and remind Emirati staff of documentation and fee requirements.
VFS Global to Take Over Slovak Schengen Visa Processing in UAE
Slovakia has awarded VFS Global a contract to handle all Schengen and national visa applications in the UAE. From 2026, UAE residents will file through VFS centres, cutting wait times and centralising biometrics valid across the Schengen Area. Corporates should factor in the new service fees and procedural changes.
Thick Fog Forces Diversion of 19 Flights Away From Dubai International
Dense fog at DXB forced 19 flights to divert and generated knock-on delays for passengers and cargo. Companies with travellers transiting Dubai should expect schedule irregularities through the weekend and activate contingency plans for time-critical shipments.
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.