UAE rolls out AI-powered work-permit screening to fast-track skilled hiring
Dubai scraps AED 750,000 floor for two-year property-investor visa
UAE Imposes Travel Ban on Nationals Visiting Iran, Lebanon and Iraq
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Dubai Scraps AED 750,000 Property-Visa Threshold, Introduces New Rules for Co-Owners
Dubai has eliminated the AED 750,000 minimum value for its two-year investor visa when the applicant is the sole property owner, while requiring each co-owner to hold AED 400,000 of equity. The move broadens residency access for lower-budget buyers, supports demand at the affordable end of the market and gives employers a new retention lever for staff who prefer to purchase modest homes.
Indian Embassy Shifts Consular Outsourcing in UAE From BLS International to Alhind Tours
Effective 1 July 2026, Alhind Tours & Travels will replace BLS International as the outsourced provider of Indian passport, visa and OCI services in the UAE. Indian employees and their HR teams must transition to the new booking system to avoid processing delays, while companies should revise mobility documentation and timelines accordingly.