Emirates to Launch First Non-Stop Dubai–Helsinki Route, Boosting UAE-Nordic Business Travel
UK Updates Travel Advisory: Dubai ‘Generally Safe’ but Urges Vigilance Amid Regional Tensions
Free-Zone Investors Report Silent Rejections Under New Dubai Visa-Renewal Criteria
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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.
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.
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.
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.