Drone debris forces brief shutdown of Dubai International Airport Terminal 3
Air Canada quietly restarts Dubai service as carriers test new Gulf corridors
Dubai-based employers face legal risk for staff still on ‘visit visas’ months after joining
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WSJ/Iran International: UAE moves to choke Iranian financial networks as Gulf allies weigh deeper war role
Citing the Wall Street Journal, Iran International reports that the UAE is dismantling Iranian-linked commercial networks and tightening compliance checks, signalling deeper support for the U.S.–Israeli coalition. Stricter screenings are already affecting Iranian nationals’ visas and corporate bank accounts, forcing multinationals to reassess regional staffing plans.
Emirates resumes limited Dubai departures but warns passengers to check status hourly
Emirates has restarted a fraction of its Dubai flights after a two-day closure but warns schedules may change hourly. Corporates should halt speculative double-booking and explore routing via Abu Dhabi or Oman, while stopover-visa services remain suspended.
Dubai to tolerate residency overstays for citizens stuck abroad beyond 180-day limit
GDRFA systems show that residence visas are remaining valid even after holders spend more than 180 days outside the UAE, suggesting an informal grace period tied to war-related travel disruptions. The move spares employers and expatriates immediate fines but requires close monitoring in case the waiver is suddenly revoked.