GDRFA launches month-long pop-up immigration centre at Dubai’s Global Village
UAE signals path to corporate citizenship as part of new competitiveness drive
Golden Visa ‘Scientists & Specialists’ route tightens salary test—basic pay must hit AED 30k
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Greek ATC outage causes only isolated delays for Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia
A communications blackout over Greece briefly rerouted European traffic, but UAE airlines kept schedules largely intact. The scare highlights the need for contingency visas and real-time tracking when diversions shift Schengen entry points.
FTA scraps fees for paper tax certificates, moves to free e-documents with QR verification
From 1 January 2026, the FTA has eliminated fees for paper tax-registration certificates, issuing free QR-coded e-documents instead. The digital shift speeds up immigration and licensing processes that rely on the certificate as proof of tax status.
Dubai’s GDRFA brings visa services to Global Village in month-long ‘Closer to You’ roadshow
GDRFA-Dubai has opened a temporary immigration centre inside Global Village from 5 January to 5 February, offering on-the-spot visa renewals, entry permits and fine payments. The move brings government services to a high-footfall leisure venue, reducing queues at Al Jafiliya headquarters and giving travellers and HR teams a more flexible way to manage compliance during Dubai’s peak visitor season.
UAE government publishes 2026 step-by-step guide to checking visa status online
The UAE’s ICP and GDRFA have updated their web and app portals with a clearer, faster process for residents and visitors to verify visa validity and expiry dates. The change helps companies and travellers avoid overstay fines and plan renewals more efficiently.
Greek air-traffic glitch causes only minor delays for UAE carriers
A communications breakdown in Greek airspace on 4 January caused only minor knock-on delays for Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia services. Rapid rerouting meant most UAE-bound passengers arrived within schedule, but the event highlights the need for contingency planning on Europe–Gulf routings.
Dust, winds and light rain forecast until Thursday as NCM issues travel caution
NCM says unstable weather—including dust, strong winds and light rain—will persist across the Emirates until 8 January. Airports have activated contingency measures, and airlines are advising extra check-in time to avoid missed flights during the post-holiday rush.