UK rolls out digital eVisas – UAE residents no longer need to hand over their passports
UAE Foreign Ministry issues pre-Ramadan travel advisory for Emirati citizens
UAE steps up clamp-down on rogue recruiters to protect domestic workers and sponsoring families
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UAE vaults into the world’s top-three residence-by-investment destinations
Henley & Partners’ 2026 index places the UAE joint-second globally for residence-by-investment programmes, crediting easier Golden Visa rules, tax efficiency and quick processing. The upgrade makes the Emirates a stronger competitor to European schemes and offers corporates new options for relocating executives at lower tax cost.
UK makes Electronic Travel Authorisation mandatory—and dual British-UAE nationals face new hurdles
From 25 February, all visa-exempt travellers—including Emiratis—must hold a UK ETA, but dual British-UAE nationals face an added requirement to travel on a British passport or a pricey Certificate of Entitlement. Employers should expect longer lead times and potential cost increases for UK-bound travel.
EU plans longer multi-entry Schengen visas and fully digital borders—good news for UAE frequent flyers
Brussels has proposed giving high-compliance travellers—such as many UAE residents—Schengen visas that last longer than the current five-year limit and replacing paper stickers with fully digital permissions. The changes aim to cut consular bottlenecks, enhance security and make Europe more attractive to business visitors.
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.