Emirates issues peak-season travel advisory ahead of Eid Al Adha rush
Abu Dhabi waives parking fees and Darb tolls for Eid Al Adha week
Emirates updates network bulletin: 137 destinations now live, Eid surge expected
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UAE Sets 1 June Deadline for Monthly Salary Payments Under Overhauled Wage Protection System
From 1 June 2026, every UAE private-sector employer must deposit salaries on the first day of the month under new Wage Protection System rules. Late payments will automatically block new work-permit processing and attract fines, making strict payroll discipline essential for multinationals and mobility managers. The measure underscores the UAE’s push for real-time, AI-enabled labour-market compliance.
Etihad Warns of Eid-al-Adha Rush, Offers Bonus Miles and Extra Baggage to Ease Peak Travel
Etihad Airways expects record passenger volumes over the 27 May Eid al-Adha break and the subsequent summer peak. From 19 May to 16 August the airline is dangling bonus miles and 3 kg extra baggage for customers who use City or Home Check-In, and it is encouraging early airport arrival and app-based self-service to avoid congestion. Mobility managers should plan travel well in advance and brief staff on baggage and check-in requirements.
Cathay Pacific Extends Suspension of Dubai Flights to End-August Amid Middle-East Demand Dip
Cathay Pacific will keep passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh suspended until the end of August 2026, reallocating aircraft to stronger-performing European routes. The move limits Hong Kong–UAE connectivity for business travellers and could lengthen journeys for Asia-bound assignees, highlighting the continued after-effects of the regional security crisis on airline network planning.