Emirates, flydubai and IndiGo issue travel alerts as heavy rains disrupt UAE flight schedules
Dubai International activates ‘oneDXB’ peak-operations plan ahead of record 312,000-passenger day
Private-sector firms told to switch to remote work as severe storms sweep the UAE
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Dubai government staff ordered to work from home amid rain chaos
All Dubai-based government entities have been told to operate remotely on 19 December because of severe weather, with only essential personnel required on site. Digital systems remain live, but visa biometrics and ID deliveries may face short delays.
Dubai International activates ‘oneDXB’ plan as forecasts show record 312,000 passengers on 28 December
Dubai Airports now expects 312,000 passengers to transit DXB on 28 December, the highest daily volume ever. A ‘oneDXB’ peak-operations plan has been triggered, adding staff, maximising Smart Gate capacity and extending Dubai Metro hours. Mobility managers should build in extra arrival time and encourage online check-in to avoid delays during the record holiday rush.
Labour ministry completes 13 million AI-driven transactions, cuts work-permit processing to one second
MoHRE has processed 13 million transactions in 2025 via AI, including a ‘smart work-permit quota’ tool that cuts approval time from ten days to one second. Nearly 900,000 permit quotas were issued automatically, accelerating expatriate onboarding and reducing bureaucracy for employers.
Wave of flight cancellations hits Dubai hubs, disrupting regional and long-haul itineraries
Fourteen flights operated by seven airlines were cancelled at Dubai International and Al Maktoum airports between 15–17 December, disrupting travel to Asia, Europe and North America. Weather knock-ons and crew shortages are the suspected triggers. Employers should track flight status closely, use waiver policies and build contingency time into December itineraries.
UAE overhauls corporate-tax, VAT and company laws to sharpen competitiveness
On 17 December the UAE approved amendments to its corporate-tax, VAT and company laws, streamlining filings, expanding 100 per cent foreign ownership and clarifying permanent-establishment rules. The reforms lower compliance costs for multinationals and give mobility managers clearer guidance on when short-term assignments may trigger UAE tax liability.