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UAE rolls out “Fast Track” mobile app to clear immigration in under 90 seconds

UAE rolls out “Fast Track” mobile app to clear immigration in under 90 seconds

The UAE’s ICP has launched “Fast Track,” a free mobile app that lets visitors complete immigration formalities before departure and clear Smart Gates in under 90 seconds. The move will ease airport congestion and give employers a quicker, more predictable arrival process for assignees.

Jan 17, 2026
UAE synchronises new visa-validity dashboards for residents and visitors

UAE synchronises new visa-validity dashboards for residents and visitors

Newly synchronised online portals from GDRFA Dubai and the federal ICP now show real-time visa validity data, allowing residents, visitors and HR teams to track expiry dates instantly and set automated alerts.

Jan 17, 2026
Iranian airspace closure forces UAE carriers to reroute, raising duty-of-care stakes

Iranian airspace closure forces UAE carriers to reroute, raising duty-of-care stakes

A brief closure of Iranian airspace forced Emirates, Etihad and flydubai to reroute flights on 15-16 January, highlighting the importance of real-time travel-risk management and flexible visa support for staff who may be diverted via the UAE.

Jan 17, 2026
UK updates travel advisory: Dubai deemed safe but vigilance urged amid regional tensions

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.

Jan 17, 2026

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