UAE shuts down 12 unlicensed domestic-worker recruitment offices
UAE tourism portal adds updated land-entry guidance and one-stop e-visa links
Etihad Airways’ record profit sparks plan to hire 3,000 staff a year and expand fleet
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Changing jobs in the UAE? Why your old residency visa must be cancelled first
The UAE’s labour columnist confirms that employees may not legally start a new job until the previous residence visa is cancelled. Responsibility for cancellation rests with the former employer, and failure to do so exposes all parties to fines and legal risk. HR teams should verify cancellation in ICP/GDRFA systems before onboarding new hires.
Flydubai shifts Riyadh flights to Terminal 5—frequent flyers urged to update ground-transport plans
From 25 February 2026, flydubai flights between Dubai and Riyadh will use Terminal 5 at King Khalid International Airport instead of Terminal 3. Business travellers should adjust ground-transport arrangements and allow for the new terminal layout when planning tight schedules.
Kerala domestic worker freed from Sharjah detention after UAE legal intervention
A Kerala housemaid detained in Sharjah for visa overstay and an ‘absconding’ complaint has been released and repatriated after coordinated legal action. The case highlights the risks faced by low-wage migrant workers and the need for stronger safeguards in the UAE sponsorship system.
Fog grounds flights at Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Al Maktoum airports, causing diversions across the UAE
Dense fog on 24 February shut down operations at Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Al Maktoum airports for several hours, forcing multiple flight diversions and delays. The incident highlights the importance of contingency planning when scheduling travel through the UAE’s secondary hubs during winter.