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UAE Closes 12 Unlicensed Domestic-Worker Agencies, Shuts 230 Social-Media Recruiters
MoHRE closed 12 illegal domestic-worker recruitment offices and 230 online accounts on February 25, signalling zero tolerance for unlicensed brokers. The operation protects both workers and households and raises compliance stakes for expatriate families and relocation managers in the UAE.
Fog triggers flight delays at Dubai and Sharjah airports, airlines issue advisories
Low visibility at DXB and Sharjah on 24 February caused dozens of delays and diversions. Emirates and other carriers issued travel advisories, underscoring the need for contingency buffers in corporate travel and air-cargo schedules during the UAE’s fog season.
India–UAE air corridor strained by fog-related delays, Indigo issues passenger alert
Visibility of 1.4 km at DXB on 24 February delayed multiple India-UAE flights. IndiGo issued an alert, and travel advisers recommend longer connection buffers. The disruption underscores the importance of weather-risk planning on the Gulf–India corridor, a lifeline for workers and business travellers.
Thick fog blankets UAE, forcing speed limits and disrupting commutes
Heavy fog on 24 February 2026 reduced visibility to near zero across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, doubling commute times and delaying flights. Police imposed 80 kph speed caps, while airlines activated low-visibility procedures. The episode underscores the need for contingency planning by employers, travellers and logistics operators during the UAE’s winter fog season.
Etihad Airways to recruit up to 3,000 staff annually as fleet and network expand
Etihad will hire up to 3,000 staff a year through 2030 as it adds 20 aircraft annually and keeps expanding its 110-destination network. The recruitment drive underpins Abu Dhabi’s connectivity goals and promises more capacity and route options for corporate travel managers.
Returning to the UAE after deportation: legal pathways clarified
A legal briefing dated 24 February 2026 sets out how deported foreigners can seek permission to re-enter the UAE, clarifying ICP and GDRFA procedures and highlighting GCC-wide repercussions. The guidance is essential reading for HR and mobility teams rehiring former UAE residents.