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UAE to open first overseas e-visa hub in Beirut to speed up visitor processing

UAE to open first overseas e-visa hub in Beirut to speed up visitor processing

The ICP will open a one-stop electronic visa centre in Beirut, letting applicants complete UAE visa paperwork and biometrics without travelling to the Emirates. The hub streamlines tourist, work and study visas to 48-72 h, helping UAE employers recruit Lebanese talent faster and boosting inbound tourism flows. It is the first of several overseas e-visa offices planned as the UAE scales digital government services internationally.

Feb 4, 2026
U.S. extends visa restrictions to 39 ‘non-compliant’ countries – what it means for UAE’s vast expat community

U.S. extends visa restrictions to 39 ‘non-compliant’ countries – what it means for UAE’s vast expat community

The U.S. has suspended or limited visa issuance to citizens of 39 countries under Section 243(d). Although the UAE is not targeted, thousands of Dubai- and Abu Dhabi-based expats from the listed states will face longer waits—or outright bans—on U.S. visas. UAE employers should expect travel-planning disruption, file applications earlier and consider alternate destinations for training and meetings.

Feb 4, 2026
Airlines seek extra UAE slots as $5 billion Wynn Al Marjan casino-resort nears 2027 launch

Airlines seek extra UAE slots as $5 billion Wynn Al Marjan casino-resort nears 2027 launch

As Wynn Resorts’ casino mega-project in Ras Al Khaimah hits a key construction milestone, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air India and three European carriers have filed for extra UAE flight rights to capture forecast demand. The push signals a reshaping of regional air capacity and will add new mobility options—but also new operational headaches—for UAE-based corporates and travel planners.

Feb 4, 2026

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