Emirates, Etihad and other carriers restart limited UAE flights as air-space gradually reopens
Gulf News publishes day-by-day UAE flight status list and rebooking rules for 9 March
School-holiday shuffle and regional conflict force UAE residents to rethink spring travel
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Dubai updates Digital Nomad & Remote Work Visa: lower fees, faster online approval
Dubai has overhauled its Remote Work Visa, cutting total fees to AED 1,535 and introducing five-day e-approval. The tax-free, one-year residency remains attractive for mobile talent and offers a bridge to longer-term Golden Visas for those willing to invest.
Indian Consulate Issues Detailed Help-Desk for Stranded Travellers in UAE
Dubai’s Indian consulate has opened a 24/7 crisis desk, confirmed automatic visa extensions and overstay fine waivers, and published helplines and hotel-rate protections for Indian nationals stranded by flight cancellations. Companies must keep proof of disruption for refunds and ensure staff only travel when rebooked seats are confirmed.
Gulf Carriers Begin Phased Restart of UAE Flight Networks
Emirates and Etihad have reopened a skeleton flight programme using newly agreed ‘safe corridors’, but seat availability is scarce and fares are surging. The phased restart offers multinational companies a limited path to move staff, yet duty travel budgets and scheduling remain under severe strain.
GDRFA Opens ‘Humanitarian Extension’ Pathway for Stranded Visitors
Dubai immigration has introduced automatic 30-day grace extensions and a renewable one-year humanitarian residency for visitors stranded by flight suspensions, with overstay fines largely waived. The digital process simplifies compliance for tourists, business travellers and corporate assignees awaiting evacuation.