Ministers at Abu Dhabi Dialogue adopt ‘Future-of-Work’ agenda to upgrade skills and protect Gulf migrant workers
Dubai rolls out 122 biometric smart gates, cutting passport control to five seconds
UAE enforces Advertiser Permit for all social-media promotions starting today
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UAE pardons 267 Nepali nationals in National-Day amnesty, clearing path for repatriation
Marking its 54th National Day, the UAE has pardoned 267 Nepali prisoners, allowing them to return home once paperwork is complete. The move relieves prison congestion, boosts Nepali remittance flows and may smooth future labour-mobility talks between the two countries.
Odisha commits ₹26.8 crore subsidy to keep Bhubaneswar–Dubai flight alive
Odisha’s cabinet has authorised a ₹26.8 crore subsidy to IndiGo to keep the Bhubaneswar–Dubai flight running through March 2026. The move safeguards a vital corridor for Odia migrant workers and UAE-based employers but leaves the route’s post-March future uncertain.
Saudi-UAE diplomatic rift triggers sudden Saudi visa denials for UAE-based staff
From 30-31 January, Saudi consulates have been denying or stalling business-visa applications submitted from the UAE, a move linked to recent diplomatic tensions. The sudden clamp-down is disrupting cross-border projects and forcing UAE firms to seek work-arounds such as tourist visas or routing via third countries. The episode underscores geopolitical risk in Gulf mobility and may accelerate decisions on relocating staff to Riyadh.
Severe weather grounds Emirates flights and snarls UAE-linked air corridor
A regional winter storm on 31 January led Emirates to cancel multiple flights and caused widespread delays across the Middle East. The disruption highlights vulnerability in the UAE’s air-connectivity hub, forcing rerouting of both passengers and high-value cargo. Corporates are urged to review contingency plans and allow greater scheduling flexibility.