UAE’s one-month emergency visa grace period ends, leaving thousands racing to re-enter before midnight
Dubai prepares for four sweeping mobility changes as residency grace, school closures and flight bans are lifted in early April
Dubai approves AED 1 billion relief package, streamlines residency processing to protect jobs amid regional tension
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UK campaigners urge action as UAE detains British tourists over ‘missile videos’
ITV News reports that at least five—and possibly dozens more—Britons have been jailed in Dubai for possessing or sharing smartphone footage of recent Iranian missile strikes. Under the UAE Cybercrime Law, such images are illegal. Campaigners say the UK Foreign Office is not doing enough, while the UAE insists the rules are clear. Mobility teams should urgently update traveller briefings on digital‐content risks.
UAE formalises ‘Work-From-Anywhere’ option for federal entities
A new cabinet resolution, analysed on 30 March, permits UAE federal bodies to hire specialised foreign staff who will work entirely from outside the Emirates. Contracts are annual, salaries are capped at 80 % of on-shore rates and no residency visas are issued. The scheme opens fresh opportunities for global talent-sourcing but raises tax, data and EoR considerations.
Spanish ground-handling strike threatens Easter travel for UAE holidaymakers
Groundforce workers launched a strike on 30 March at 12 Spanish airports, threatening baggage and ramp services during the Easter surge. While Gulf carriers are not directly involved, UAE residents connecting on European airlines face delays and possible cancellations. Free rebooking windows and EES biometric procedures should be factored into travel plans.