UAE rolls out “Fast Track” mobile app to clear immigration in under 90 seconds
UAE synchronises new visa-validity dashboards for residents and visitors
Iranian airspace closure forces UAE carriers to reroute, raising duty-of-care stakes
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UK updates travel advisory: Dubai deemed safe but vigilance urged amid regional tensions
Britain’s FCDO says Dubai remains a safe destination and leaves visa-on-arrival privileges unchanged, but advises travellers to stay alert given regional volatility—useful guidance for companies rotating staff through the Emirate.
UAE launches ‘Fast Track’ mobile app to speed up border clearance
ICP has rolled out the free “UAE Fast Track” app, enabling travellers to pre-register passport, face and fingerprint data and use Smart Gates for near-instant entry. The tool cuts average arrival processing times to under two minutes and feeds the UAE’s growing digital-border ecosystem, promising smoother business travel and better security.
New online portals let UAE residents and visitors check visa validity in seconds
GDRFA-Dubai and the federal ICP have launched synchronised online dashboards where UAE residents and visitors can verify visa status, expiry dates and sponsor details in real time. The portals reduce paperwork, help employers avoid costly overstays and integrate smoothly with corporate mobility systems.
Regional tension closes Iranian airspace; UAE carriers scramble to reroute
Iran shut its airspace for nearly five hours on 14-15 January, forcing Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and other carriers to divert flights around the Gulf. While the NOTAM has been lifted, most airlines continue to avoid the corridor, causing longer flight times and potential cost increases for business travel to and from the UAE.
UK travel advisory says Dubai remains safe but urges vigilance amid regional tensions
Britain’s FCDO has reaffirmed that Dubai is a safe destination, maintaining visa-on-arrival privileges for UK nationals and noting that prior travel to Israel does not bar entry. Businesses are advised to stay alert to regional developments but can continue to route staff through the UAE with confidence.