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UAE Cabinet creates AED 1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund to secure critical supply chains
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Industry group says Dubai’s last-mile ecosystem is now a global benchmark for resilient logistics
Dubai’s Delivery Business Group reports record efficiency despite recent regional disruptions, crediting AI-enabled routing and supportive regulation. Consistent last-mile performance strengthens Dubai’s attraction as a relocation and cargo gateway at a time when other hubs face capacity strains.
New 2026 compliance guide warns UAE employers on visa sponsorship, Emiratisation and AML overlap
A new Middle East Briefing white paper says 2026 will test UAE employers’ ability to align visa sponsorship, Emiratisation quotas and AML documentation. Lax coordination could jeopardise residence-visa renewals and free-zone tax incentives, making a cross-functional compliance strategy essential for HR mobility teams.
Qatar Airways reinstates daily Doha–Dubai and Doha–Sharjah rotations, restoring a vital Gulf business corridor
Qatar Airways has resumed double-daily flights from Doha to both Dubai and Sharjah after a seven-week suspension caused by regional air-space closures. The move instantly restores a crucial business-travel corridor for UAE-based multinationals and offers connection options to 150+ global destinations. Change-of-routing fees are waived until 30 June, but travellers should budget extra transit time while Gulf over-flight restrictions gradually ease.
Hundreds delayed as 279 flights—including services from Dubai—suffer knock-on disruptions across Asia
A systems outage in Shanghai on 26 April triggered a chain of delays that hit 279 flights—several of them Emirates and Flydubai rotations through DXB. Departure queues reached 75 minutes, and airlines issued ad-hoc re-booking waivers. Mobility managers are urged to pad connection times and to monitor UAE re-entry deadlines for staff caught in extended disruptions.
Ajman unveils six-month tourism-fee waiver to cut costs for hotels and event organisers
Ajman’s tourism authority has scrapped hotel and event-permit fees for six months starting 1 March 2026 and will allow interest-free instalments on deferred dues. The relief lowers accommodation and conference costs, making Ajman an attractive fallback for corporates while Dubai and Abu Dhabi rates remain high.