Akasa Air Eyes Abu Dhabi Return but Extends Suspensions on Doha, Riyadh and Kuwait Routes
Turkmenistan Added Back to Abu Dhabi ‘Green List,’ Ends Quarantine for Arrivals
DXB Recovery Continues: More Routes Resume After Residency Grace Period Ends
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Dubai Immigration Chief: Net Inflow of Residents Hits Post-Pandemic High
Dubai’s residency authority reports a strong net inflow of residents in early 2026, attributing the uptick to streamlined visa options and improved living standards—a positive signal for multinationals expanding headcount in the emirate.
UAE Bars Most Iranian Passport-Holders From Entry or Transit
Effective April 1, UAE carriers have stopped accepting most Iranian passport-holders for entry or even transit, with only Golden Visa holders and a few family- and profession-based categories exempt. The sweeping restriction forces businesses to reroute Iranian staff and visitors away from Dubai and Abu Dhabi hubs, adding cost and complexity to Gulf travel programmes.
Dubai Tightens Remote-Work Visa: Six-Month Bank Statements Now Required
Effective immediately, applicants for Dubai’s Remote Working Visa must show six months—not three—of bank statements, making it harder for newly self-employed or recently relocated professionals to qualify. The change reflects Dubai’s move from attracting sheer numbers of digital nomads to screening for income stability.
Residency Grace Period Officially Ends; ICP Reverts to Normal Rules
The UAE’s special re-entry concession for residents with expired visas ended at midnight on March 31. Normal overstay fines and visa-validity checks have resumed, requiring businesses to revert to standard onboarding and renewal timelines.
MoHRE Issues Comprehensive Guide on Private-Sector Remote Work
On April 1, MoHRE released detailed rules covering hours, leave, insurance and contract formalities for private-sector remote workers, clarifying compliance expectations for employers as hybrid work scales up across the UAE.