UAE to introduce two-year, multiple-entry “Mission Visa” for short-term work assignments
Dubai & Sharjah airports issue New Year’s Eve travel alert as passenger volumes spike
Emirates flags 2–5 January as peak-travel window, offers bonus miles for remote check-in
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UAE sets AED 6,000 minimum wage for Emiratis in private sector, ties compliance to work-permit approvals
From 1 January 2026 Emiratis employed in the UAE’s private sector must earn at least AED 6,000 per month. Companies that fail to adjust salaries by 30 June risk work-permit blocks and Emiratisation-quota penalties, making proactive payroll reviews critical for mobility and HR teams.
UAE Cabinet introduces four purpose-built visit visas in biggest immigration shake-up since 2019
Executive Resolution 89-2025 adds four specialised visit-visa categories—AI-Specialist, Entertainment, Events and Maritime-Tourism—effective immediately. The move gives companies a fast, compliant route to bring in project-based talent and cements the UAE’s bid to be the Gulf’s tech, events and nautical hub.
GCC ‘Grand Tours’ single visa pushed to 2026, keeping multi-visa hurdle for UAE itineraries
Gulf ministers have pushed the launch of the GCC Unified Tourist Visa to 2026, citing the need for deeper data-sharing and security integration. The postponement means tourists and business travellers entering via the UAE must still apply for separate visas for each Gulf country, adding cost and complexity for multi-stop itineraries.
Dubai to run Metro non-stop for 43 hours and close key roads as 1 million visitors descend for New Year’s Eve
Dubai will run Metro services non-stop for 43 hours and implement staged road closures around Downtown on 31 December to handle New Year’s Eve crowds. The measures aim to keep tourists and residents moving safely but require business travellers to plan meetings and transfers carefully.