UAE unveils two-year, multiple-entry “Mission Visa” for project-based workers
Dubai & Sharjah airports issue New Year’s Eve travel alert as passenger volumes surge
Emirates flags 2–5 January peak-travel window, offers bonus miles for remote check-in
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MoHRE sets AED 6,000 minimum wage for Emiratis; non-compliant firms risk work-permit freeze
Effective 1 January 2026, Emirati employees in the private sector must earn at least AED 6,000. Employers have six months to adjust salaries; after that, sub-threshold pay will trigger a freeze on new work permits and the removal of the under-paid worker from Emiratisation quotas. Multinationals should review salary bands and update HR systems to avoid permit disruptions.
UAE to introduce two-year, multiple-entry “Mission Visa” for short-term work assignments
The UAE will replace its single-entry Mission Visa with a two-year, multiple-entry version that allows stays of up to 60 days per trip, capped at 180 days annually. The reform will make it far easier and cheaper for companies to send project staff in and out of the country without resorting to full residency permits.
Dubai & Sharjah airports issue New Year’s Eve travel alert as passenger volumes spike
Dubai and Sharjah airports warn of exceptionally heavy traffic on 31 December and advise passengers to arrive early, use metro or city check-in facilities, and expect road closures around key fireworks sites. The alert is crucial for companies moving staff in or out of the UAE during the holiday peak.
Emirates flags 2–5 January as peak-travel window, offers bonus miles for remote check-in
Emirates expects unusually heavy traffic from 2 to 5 January and is encouraging passengers to use home or city check-in. Travellers who check bags off-airport before 15 January earn 2,500 bonus miles, while the airline recommends arriving at DXB four hours ahead of departure.
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.