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UK issues ‘avoid all but essential travel’ warning for UAE as regional tensions escalate

UK issues ‘avoid all but essential travel’ warning for UAE as regional tensions escalate

Britain’s Foreign Office now advises against all but essential travel to the UAE due to ongoing Iranian missile and drone threats. Companies with UK staff in the Emirates should revisit evacuation and insurance plans, while travellers are urged to register with the embassy and avoid high-risk areas. The warning could raise compliance costs and complicate visa processing for British assignees.

May 25, 2026
Dubai Customs rolls out ‘Green Corridor’ and 90-day transit window to protect supply chains

Dubai Customs rolls out ‘Green Corridor’ and 90-day transit window to protect supply chains

Dubai Customs has institutionalised emergency measures—such as a 90-day transit-bond extension and a ‘Green Corridor’ that shifts cargo to alternative ports—to keep trade flowing during regional unrest. The changes cut costs for importers, speed clearance for critical goods and extend to relocation shipments, but require advance digital filing.

May 25, 2026

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