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Industry group says Dubai’s last-mile ecosystem is now a global benchmark for resilient logistics

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.

Apr 28, 2026
New 2026 compliance guide warns UAE employers on visa sponsorship, Emiratisation and AML overlap

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.

Apr 28, 2026
Qatar Airways reinstates daily Doha–Dubai and Doha–Sharjah rotations, restoring a vital Gulf business corridor

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.

Apr 27, 2026
Hundreds delayed as 279 flights—including services from Dubai—suffer knock-on disruptions across Asia

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.

Apr 27, 2026
Ajman unveils six-month tourism-fee waiver to cut costs for hotels and event organisers

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.

Apr 27, 2026

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