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UAE rolls out 30-minute Return Permit for Golden Visa holders stranded abroad
Golden Visa residents who lose or damage their passport abroad can now secure a free, single-entry Return Permit online in just 30 minutes. The 4 November MoFA service eliminates embassy visits, adds a 24/7 crisis hotline and extends emergency assistance to registered family members. The upgrade strengthens the UAE’s pitch to international investors and employers by lowering travel-risk friction for long-term residents.
Etihad adds Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai and Hong Kong as Abu Dhabi pushes connectivity
Etihad inaugurated four new routes—Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai and Hong Kong—between 1 and 3 November, formally announcing the expansion on 4 November. The additions add thousands of seats, boost cargo capacity and give multinationals more one-stop options through Abu Dhabi, which now serves over 85 destinations.