Emirates and FlyDubai suspend Iran services as protests escalate
Dubai Future Foundation opens ‘Verified Contributors’ visa track for global experts
Etihad Airways posts record 22.4 million passengers, signals more capacity for 2026 assignments
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Etihad launches global sale with 26 % fare cuts for travel through September 2026
Etihad cut Economy fares by up to 26 % in a flash sale running until 15 January, covering travel until end-September 2026. Companies can secure lower relocation and project-travel costs but must weigh the stricter change rules on discounted tickets.
Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Luxembourg service in October 2026
Etihad Airways will open the first direct air corridor between Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg on 29 October 2026, using Airbus A321LR aircraft. The move shortens UAE-EU journey times by several hours and offers Luxembourg firms one-stop links to Asia, giving mobility teams new routing and cost-saving options ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/ae/etihad-to-open-first-ever-abu-dhabi-luxembourg-nonstop-boosting-europe-gulf-connectivity/)).
UAE launches fully digital residency permit service for newborns
Parents can now secure a two-year residence permit for newborns entirely online via the ICP’s smart channels, paying AED 350 and receiving approval in as little as 48 hours. The digital service eliminates paperwork, supports the UAE’s Zero Bureaucracy agenda and eases HR workloads ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/ae/uae-offers-fully-digital-residence-permit-service-for-newborns-setting-a-new-benchmark-for-family-immigration/?utm_source=openai)).
UAEVisaOnline unveils AI-driven checklist to cut tourist-visa errors
Third-party site UAEVisaOnline has launched an AI-powered checklist and document validator to cut paperwork mistakes in UAE tourist, transit and business-visa applications, aiming to reduce a rejection rate that hit 30 per cent last year ([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-10/ae/private-platform-uaevisaonline-rolls-out-step-by-step-guide-to-cut-errors-in-uae-visa-filings/)).