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Australia flags heightened security risk for Gulf travel after Fujairah drone strike
A drone intercepted over the UAE’s Port of Fujairah on 14 March sparked fires and a brief shutdown, prompting Australian risk advisers to warn corporates of an elevated threat to Gulf travel. Smartraveller updated its UAE advisory on 15 March, and Emirates has begun rerouting flights to avoid the Strait of Hormuz. Australian firms with staff in the region are reviewing evacuation and insurance plans as Iran labels key Emirati ports “legitimate targets.”
Western Australia releases March invitation round – healthcare and construction dominate skilled-migration picks
Western Australia issued 420 state-nomination invitations overnight (15 March), favouring local residents and high-demand occupations in healthcare, construction and hospitality. Maintenance Planners topped the chart at 100 points, while most registered-nurse streams cleared at 80-85 points. The results highlight WA’s use of points-score and residence priority to attract critical workers and offer employers a roadmap for timing future nominations.