Emirates Warns Dubai Passengers: UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Mandatory From 26 February
UK Tells Dual British Citizens Abroad—Including 240,000 in UAE—‘Carry a UK Passport or Stay Home’
UAE and Bahrain Pilot ‘One-Point’ Pre-clearance System to Slash Airport Queues
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Dubai’s Salik Cuts Toll Fees for Iftar Commutes During Ramadan 2026
From the first day of Ramadan, Salik will charge AED 4—not AED 6—between 5 p.m. and 2 a.m. to help motorists reach iftar on time and ease evening gridlock. Peak times shift, off-peak windows expand and businesses with company cars can shave costs by rescheduling trips.
flydubai to Shift All Dubai–Riyadh Flights to King Khalid Airport’s New Terminal 5
Starting 25 February 2026, all flydubai (and Emirates-codeshare) flights between Dubai and Riyadh will use King Khalid Airport’s Terminal 5. The new facility offers faster processing and dedicated visa-on-arrival counters, trimming ground-transfer times for UAE business travellers.
Philippine Embassy Shortens Operating Hours in UAE for Ramadan Service Continuity
From 19 February, Philippine diplomatic missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will operate 08:00–14:00, Sunday–Thursday, for the duration of Ramadan. Employers should factor the shorter window into passport-renewal and visa-processing timelines for Filipino staff.
ICP Publishes Step-by-Step Guide to Check UAE Visa Grace Periods Online
The ICP released a multilingual, click-through guide showing foreign residents exactly how many days they have to stay in the UAE after their visa is cancelled or expires. The reminder aims to cut inadvertent overstays now penalised at AED 50 per day and helps HR departments manage exits and transfers more smoothly.