UAE Foreign Ministry Issues Pre-Ramadan Travel Advisory Urging Passport Validity and ‘Twajudi’ Registration
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UAE Foreign Ministry issues pre-Ramadan travel advisory for Emirati citizens
Ahead of the busy Ramadan travel period, the UAE MoFA has published updated guidance telling citizens to ensure six-month passport validity, secure comprehensive international health insurance and register on the Twajudi emergency platform. The 27 February notice aims to cut no-board incidents and speed consular assistance in crises, and is likely to become a duty-of-care requirement for corporate travel teams.
UAE steps up clamp-down on rogue recruiters to protect domestic workers and sponsoring families
A 27 February editorial in The National details tougher enforcement against unlicensed recruiters of domestic workers. New penalties of Dh50,000–Dh200,000 target agencies that charge illegal fees or misuse work permits. Employers who hire through unapproved channels also risk fines, making compliance with MoHRE-licensed providers essential for expatriate mobility programmes.