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Umrah package prices climb to AED 8,000 as Ramadan demand surges in the UAE
Red-alert fog and cool snap may disrupt early-morning flights across the UAE
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Emirates to Launch First Non-Stop Dubai–Helsinki Route, Boosting UAE-Nordic Business Travel
Emirates will start daily non-stop Dubai–Helsinki flights on 1 October 2026, giving the UAE its first direct access to Finland. The link shortens travel times for Nordic–Gulf executives, opens a new cargo lane and supports Finland’s tourism strategy. Companies should factor the route into 2026 mobility and budget planning.
UK Updates Travel Advisory: Dubai ‘Generally Safe’ but Urges Vigilance Amid Regional Tensions
The UK has re-issued its UAE travel guidance, confirming Dubai’s overall safety but calling for heightened situational awareness due to regional tensions. The notice is important for UK-origin business travel and MICE planners and should be incorporated into corporate pre-trip briefings.
Free-Zone Investors Report Silent Rejections Under New Dubai Visa-Renewal Criteria
Entrepreneurs in Dubai free zones report unexplained investor-visa renewal rejections, pointing to stricter—but unofficial—financial thresholds. The opaque process exposes assignees and their dependants to overstay risks and may prompt firms to rethink visa strategies for key staff.