UAE Air Defences Intercept Three Drones; Flights Rerouted After Strike Near Barakah Nuclear Plant
UAE Confirms Eid Al Adha To Begin 27 May; Holiday Triggers Travel and Visa Surge
Dubai sees record surge in family Golden Visas, reinforcing the emirate’s ‘family-first’ talent strategy
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GDRFA confirms 167,124 family residencies granted to specialised-talent Golden Visa holders
Dubai immigration officials disclosed that 167,124 dependants of specialised-talent Golden Visa holders now enjoy ten-year residency, underscoring the emirate’s commitment to family-centric talent attraction. The figures signal rising demand for schools, housing and insurance and make Dubai an even stronger proposition for multinational recruitment into high-skill roles.
Know your rights: UAE clarifies that employees do NOT need employer exit permits—travel-ban guidance updated
A 16 May update from legal site Commoner Law confirms that UAE workers do not require employer exit permits and outlines how travel bans actually work. The guidance helps multinational HR teams correct lingering misconceptions, avoid illegal passport retention and ensure departing staff meet overstay-fine and visa-cancellation requirements.
‘UAE experience required’: Viral post spotlights hiring barrier for expatriate professionals
A LinkedIn post that went viral and was reported by The Financial Express on 16 May shows how the informal but widespread ‘UAE experience’ requirement is blocking qualified expatriates from local jobs. The debate underscores non-regulatory barriers to mobility and signals that employers may need to adjust recruitment processes and onboarding support.