UK eases ETA passport rule after outcry from UAE-based dual nationals
Dubai drops 50 % upfront-payment rule for Property Golden Visa
Eid-al-Fitr airfare shock: UAE outbound tickets nearly double; visa slots scarce
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UAE airlines unveil Ramadan travel experience: iftar boxes, prayer mats and suhoor kits
Emirates and Etihad outlined special menus, onboard prayer mats and precise iftar-time announcements to support fasting passengers throughout Ramadan. The measures aim to balance cultural sensitivity with operational efficiency during a peak travel period for UAE-based business travellers.
France makes online visa appointments mandatory worldwide—effective 20 February
From 20 February, all French visa applicants worldwide— including those in the UAE—must book appointments through the France-Visas website and provide biometrics. The abolition of walk-ins will tighten planning cycles for business trips to France and heighten competition for peak-season slots.
Rolling road closures in Dubai as UAE Tour enters city stage
Dubai implemented rolling road closures for the UAE Tour on 20 February, disrupting afternoon traffic on key arterials and lengthening airport transfer times. Companies relying on just-in-time movements should integrate RTA event alerts into their travel-planning protocols.
Dubai Unveils One-Stop ‘Unified Health Screening’ for Residency and Work Visas
Dubai Health has merged the residency medical-fitness exam and occupational-health test into a single digital appointment, with visas issued automatically after approval. The reform removes duplicate tests, shortens processing times and gives employers one clear pathway for bringing staff on board.
NextGen FDI 2.0: UAE Adds Digital Banking Partners to Fast-Track Visas and Accounts for Relocating Tech Firms
The Ministry of Economy has expanded its NextGen FDI package, adding Emirates NBD and Wio Bank to provide same-day corporate and salary accounts, while streamlining golden visas and work-permit quotas for tech firms relocating to the UAE. The update removes a key pain-point—banking delays—that previously slowed staff mobilisation.
Ramadan 2026: UAE Confirms Overtime Premiums for Work Beyond Shortened Hours
MOHRE has reiterated that private-sector staff who work beyond the two-hour Ramadan reduction must receive 25 percent overtime—or 50 percent for night shifts. The reminder helps firms budget correctly and avoid hefty labour-law fines during the holy month.