Dubai International trials ‘passport-free’ journey with 200 new facial-recognition gates
UAE rolls out 30-minute Return Permit for Golden Visa holders stranded abroad
Etihad adds Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai and Hong Kong as Abu Dhabi pushes connectivity
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Emirates rolls out 200 facial-recognition cameras at Dubai International to create passport-free journeys
On 3 November Emirates unveiled a AED 85 million programme to install more than 200 facial-recognition cameras throughout Dubai International’s Terminal 3. Opt-in travellers will be able to move from curb to gate without showing passports or boarding passes, cutting processing times by up to 80 %. The project, delivered with the GDRFAD, strengthens Dubai’s position as a high-throughput global hub and gives corporate travel managers new options for tighter connections and productivity gains.
Emirates to add fifth daily Dubai–Cairo rotation, making Egypt its most-served African destination
From December Emirates will operate five daily flights between Dubai and Cairo, rising to a permanent fifth frequency in February 2026. Announced on 3 November, the move boosts seat capacity by 25 %, improves Asia-Pacific connectivity for Egyptian travellers and reinforces Dubai’s role as a transfer hub for North Africa.
ADIPEC 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi, drawing 160 + nations and triggering the region’s biggest business-travel week
The four-day ADIPEC 2025 energy conference opened on 3 November with more than 205,000 attendees and immediate operational effects on Abu Dhabi’s airports, airlines and visa-processing systems. Temporary multiple-entry concessions and airport fast-track lanes highlight how large MICE events drive policy tweaks that benefit business travellers and mobility teams.
Emirates opens immersive ‘Emirates World’ retail store in Riyadh, its first outside the UAE
Emirates inaugurated an ‘Emirates World’ experience store in Riyadh on 3 November, giving Saudi residents a one-stop venue for trip planning, visa services and immersive product demos. The retail push supports rising UAE–Saudi travel flows and offers mobility managers a high-touch channel for complex bookings.
Etihad Cargo adds Phnom Penh freighter link through Teleport tie-up, boosting UAE–ASEAN supply chains
Etihad Cargo will introduce a dedicated Abu Dhabi–Phnom Penh freighter twice a week this winter under a partnership with Teleport, adding 50 tonnes of weekly capacity and shaving up to 24 hours off current transit times for UAE–ASEAN trade lanes. Announced on 3 November, the move sharpens Abu Dhabi’s competitive edge as a regional logistics hub.