Asia-wide flight meltdown ripples into Dubai: 6,982 services delayed on 21 January
Emirates & flydubai launch Cash-plus-Miles promo, cutting ticket costs for Skywards members
India and UAE Expand Student Mobility with New Higher-Education Pact
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Emirates Adds Four Weekly Dubai–Manila Flights to Ease Expat Demand
Effective 1 March 2026, Emirates will boost its Dubai–Manila service to 25 flights a week, adding 1,100 daily seats and extra cargo space. The move alleviates fare pressure for Filipino expatriates, offers corporates better inventory during peak periods, and strengthens Dubai’s position as a South-east Asia gateway.
Visa Delays Push UAE Residents to Book Summer Travel Six Months Early
Schengen and UK visa appointment backlogs have prompted UAE residents—particularly families—to finalise July–August holiday plans in January. Longer lead times and airfare inflation mean corporate mobility teams must adjust travel-planning cycles and consider premium-processing options.
Emirates Drops Plant-Based ‘Meat’ in Favour of Whole-Food Vegan Menus
Emirates will eliminate processed plant-based ‘meat’ products from its vegan offerings, replacing them with whole-food dishes sourced partly from its own vertical farms. The shift affects special-meal planning for business travellers and underscores the airline’s sustainability branding.
Abu Dhabi Retains ‘World’s Safest City’ Crown—A Draw for Global Talent
Numbeo’s 2026 survey again names Abu Dhabi the world’s safest city, a metric that directly lowers hardship allowances and bolsters the emirate’s attractiveness for expatriate assignments. Employers can leverage the ranking to negotiate more cost-efficient relocation packages.