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Etihad to open first-ever Abu Dhabi–Luxembourg nonstop, boosting Europe–Gulf connectivity

Etihad to open first-ever Abu Dhabi–Luxembourg nonstop, boosting Europe–Gulf connectivity

Etihad will begin three weekly Abu Dhabi–Luxembourg flights from 29 October 2026, creating the first direct Gulf connection to the EU’s financial hub. The service shortens journey times for business travellers and opens new cargo lanes, aligning with Etihad’s strategy of deploying fuel-efficient A321LRs on high-yield, under-served city pairs.

Jan 11, 2026
UAE offers fully digital residence-permit service for newborns, setting a new benchmark for family immigration

UAE offers fully digital residence-permit service for newborns, setting a new benchmark for family immigration

The UAE’s ICP has launched an online residency-permit application for newborns, allowing private-sector residents to secure their child’s visa via the ICP app for AED 350 within 48 hours. The fully digital process simplifies family immigration and supports the UAE’s paperless-government goals.

Jan 11, 2026
Private platform UAEVisaOnline rolls out step-by-step guide to cut errors in UAE visa filings

Private platform UAEVisaOnline rolls out step-by-step guide to cut errors in UAE visa filings

UAEVisaOnline has launched an enhanced portal that explains UAE visa types, checks documents and calculates fees, aiming to cut application errors and airport refusals. The private tool offers corporates and individual travellers a clearer, faster path through the UAE’s entry-permit maze.

Jan 11, 2026

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