Dubai caps foreign airlines to one rotation a day, slashing Indian capacity 92 %
Emirates trims worldwide network; free rebooking offered until 15 June
Golden Visa eased: bank guarantee now accepted instead of 50 % property payment
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DXB keeps security queues below 45 minutes despite weekend surge
Average security wait times at Dubai International held between 15 and 45 minutes on 11 April 2026, demonstrating the hub’s resilience as flight volumes recover. Reliable processing eases risk for time-sensitive visa activations and tight connections, but travellers should still heed the three-hour arrival advisory.
Emirates adjusts flights to 100+ cities as Gulf airspace restrictions persist
Emirates has trimmed or retimed services to more than 100 destinations because restricted Gulf airspace is forcing longer routings. The airline has re-opened flexible rebooking and refund options and warns passengers not to head to the airport without confirmation. The move tightens corporate-travel capacity and could raise air-freight rates through Dubai.
UAE flight update: Etihad extends waiver as regional carriers rebuild networks
Etihad has extended its free rebooking window to mid-June, while Emirates, Qatar Airways and other regional airlines keep reduced schedules as they navigate ongoing air-space issues. European carriers have prolonged Dubai suspensions into May, pushing more demand onto UAE hubs and raising load factors. Corporate travellers should book flexible fares and expect possible last-minute detours.
Etihad files May–June schedule: Bahrain, Beirut and Madinah return, Doha stays off-line
A fresh Etihad schedule filing shows the carrier will restore Bahrain, Beirut, Kuwait and Madinah flights in May–June and grow capacity on several European and US routes, but Doha and selected African cities remain suspended. Corporations should watch for aircraft changes and frequency shifts as the network remains fluid.
Dubai free-zone authority rolls out rent and fee relief for 5,000 companies
DIEZ has frozen rents and waived selected fees for firms in Dubai’s three major free zones, easing cash-flow pressures for more than 5,000 expatriate-heavy businesses. The move should reduce visa-renewal bottlenecks and shore up Dubai’s appeal as a regional HQ location.
Binance offers UAE staff temporary relocation to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok
Binance is allowing its UAE workforce to work temporarily from Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, citing staff welfare during ongoing regional conflict. The move highlights growing use of contingency relocation plans by multinational employers in the UAE.