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UAE Government Meetings Unveil AED 170 Billion Transport Plan to Ease Inter-City Mobility
At the UAE Government Annual Meetings on 7 Nov 2025, ministers announced a AED 170 billion road-and-transport upgrade to be finished by 2030. The investment will slash travel times between emirates, support large expatriate construction workforces and enhance the UAE’s attractiveness as a regional hub.
Etihad-Hong Kong Airlines Codeshare Expands UAE Connectivity to Greater China and Japan
Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines on 7 Nov 2025 launched a codeshare that links Abu Dhabi with Hong Kong and onward to Japanese cities, giving UAE-based travellers single-ticket convenience and reciprocal frequent-flyer benefits. The move enhances business-travel options between the Gulf, Greater China and Japan.
Emirates to Restart Lagos–Dubai Route After Two-Year Hiatus
After resolving a long-running dispute over trapped ticket revenues, Emirates will restart daily Lagos-Dubai flights on 1 October 2025. The move restores a vital air bridge for business travellers, cargo shippers and UAE-based multinationals operating in West Africa.
Schengen Entry/Exit System: What UAE Travellers Need to Know Before 12 October 2025 Roll-Out
A 6 November travel alert details how the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System will affect UAE citizens and residents from 12 October 2025, with longer first-time processing, automated overstay tracking and future integration with ETIAS.
UAE Commits US $6 Billion to Boost Africa’s Tourism Infrastructure
At the UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit, Dubai pledged US $6 billion for airports, hotels and digital-visa platforms across the continent, a move expected to create 70,000 jobs and make business travel easier for UAE companies expanding into Africa.
Indian Actor Pushkar Jog Joins UAE’s Golden-Visa Club—Here’s Why the Scheme Still Matters for Employers
Actor Pushkar Jog’s 6 November Instagram post announcing his UAE Golden Visa highlights the programme’s ongoing expansion and its value for companies seeking to attract and retain internationally mobile talent.
Policybazaar Extends Tech-Driven Re-insurance Platform to the UAE
Policybazaar’s 6 November launch of a data-driven re-insurance marketplace in the UAE could lower insurance costs and speed up documentation for companies arranging housing and project cover for expatriate staff.