UAE vaults into the world’s top-three residence-by-investment destinations
UK makes Electronic Travel Authorisation mandatory—and dual British-UAE nationals face new hurdles
EU plans longer multi-entry Schengen visas and fully digital borders—good news for UAE frequent flyers
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Etihad to up-gauge Abu Dhabi–Bangkok to A380, adding premium capacity for MICE and leisure markets
From 25 October 2026, Etihad will roster an A380 on one daily Abu Dhabi–Bangkok flight, boosting seat count and reinstating its ultra-luxury ‘The Residence’ suite. The up-gauge strengthens premium and cargo options on a route heavily used by UAE corporates and leisure travellers alike.
Dubai International handles 95.2 million passengers in 2025, cementing its status as a super-connector
Newly released 2025 statistics confirm Dubai International set a record with 95.2 million passengers—more international traffic than any other airport. The scale reinforces DXB’s strategic importance for corporate mobility plans and the wider D33 ambition to make Dubai a top-three global city.
UAE shuts down 12 unlicensed domestic-worker recruitment offices
MoHRE has closed 12 rogue recruitment offices after detecting hundreds of violations, reinforcing the UAE’s zero-tolerance stance on unlicensed domestic-worker brokers. Stricter fines and possible jail terms aim to protect workers and employers alike, and mobility teams must ensure domestic staff for expatriates are hired only through approved channels.
UAE tourism portal adds updated land-entry guidance and one-stop e-visa links
The Ministry of Economy & Tourism has overhauled its “Travel to the UAE” portal, adding detailed land-border guidance and unifying links to federal and emirate-level e-visa channels. The move is designed to streamline visa selection and reduce application errors for tourists, business travellers and assignees.