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Dubai’s foreign-licence swap passes 58,000 mark as RTA widens eligibility
A Gulf News briefing reports that Dubai approved 58,082 foreign-licence exchanges in 2025, reflecting the RTA’s push to make the emirate car-ready for international talent. New countries—including Texas (US), Croatia and Kosovo—have been added, offering employers a faster, cheaper route to mobility for incoming staff.
Study warns India-UAE air corridor could run out of seats by 2026 unless capacity caps are lifted
A Tourism Economics report released on 23 January warns that current flight and seat caps on the India-UAE route could leave 27 percent of demand unmet by 2035, costing billions in lost GDP. It urges both governments to expand bilateral entitlements or risk fare hikes and capacity crunches as early as 2026.
Dubai Police now let residents clear travel bans online in seconds
Dubai Police have upgraded their digital platform so residents can check and pay off rental-related travel bans online, with the ban lifted automatically within seconds. Upcoming phases will add civil and criminal cases, making it easier for travellers and employers to avoid unexpected airport blocks.
UAE passport retains top-five global ranking as Henley Index 2026 highlights gulf in mobility rights
Henley & Partners’ 2026 Passport Index confirms the UAE holds its 5th-place ranking, giving Emiratis visa-free or VOA access to 184 countries. The passport’s meteoric rise eases global mobility for UAE citizens but also highlights widening disparities that HR teams must manage for mixed-nationality workforces.