UAE and Uganda enact 90-day visa-free travel for diplomatic and service passport holders
Dubai confirms dates for landmark 25th Airport Show, signalling post-crisis aviation rebound
Overnight closure of Dubai’s Al Khaleej Street to reroute traffic during peak travel week
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New 2026 guide clarifies Singapore visa rules for UAE-based expatriates
On 21 February Dubai-based agency TripsAwayTours released a comprehensive 2026 step-by-step guide for UAE residents applying for Singapore tourist visas. The article clarifies the Assessment Level system, sponsor requirements and updated document standards—information that global mobility managers can incorporate into pre-trip checklists for staff travelling to Singapore.
UK eases ETA passport rule after outcry from UAE-based dual nationals
The UK has told airlines they **may** accept expired British passports from dual nationals after 25 February, softening a rule that would have stranded many UAE-based Britons once the new ETA scheme becomes mandatory. Employers should review staff passport validity and prepare for stricter UK carrier checks.
Dubai drops 50 % upfront-payment rule for Property Golden Visa
A government circular issued on 20 February 2026 scraps the requirement to pay 50 % of a property’s price upfront when applying for Dubai’s 10-year Property Golden Visa. Mortgaged and off-plan units now qualify as long as their DLD-certified value reaches AED 2 million, widening access for expatriate professionals and boosting mid-market property demand.
Eid-al-Fitr airfare shock: UAE outbound tickets nearly double; visa slots scarce
Return fares from Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the 19–30 March Eid break have almost doubled, while Schengen visa appointments remain hard to obtain. Companies should book sooner, budget more, or defer travel where possible.
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.