Indian Embassy appoints Al Hind as sole service provider for passports, visas and OCI in the UAE from 1 July 2026
Indian missions appoint Al Hind as sole outsourcing partner for passport and visa processing across UAE
Emirates considers launching dedicated travel-to-Dubai insurance to reassure international passengers
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Indian Consular, Passport and Visa Services in UAE Move to Al Hind from 1 July
From 1 July 2026, Al Hind Tours & Travels will become the sole outsourced provider of Indian passport, visa and consular services in the UAE, replacing BLS International and SG IVS Global. Employers and travellers must update vendor links and submit time-critical applications before the 30 June cut-off to avoid backlogs. The shift affects hundreds of thousands of Indian residents and corporate mobility programmes that rely on bulk processing.
UAE Re-imposes Midday Work Ban and Opens 12,000 Air-Conditioned Rest Stations for Delivery Riders
MoHRE confirmed that from 15 June to 15 September 2026 outdoor work is forbidden between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm, and it has teamed up with private partners to open 12,000 air-conditioned rest stations for delivery workers. Non-compliance triggers fines, work-permit suspensions and potential travel bans on managers, making the policy a critical element of mobility compliance. Companies must adjust schedules, secure exemptions where needed and educate gig-economy staff on using rest pods.
Abu Dhabi Declares Readiness for September’s 15th UN Crime Congress
The UAE Justice Minister confirmed that Abu Dhabi is fully prepared to host the UN Crime Congress in September 2026, an event that will bring thousands of international delegates and require special e-permit visas and dedicated immigration lanes. Companies in legal, security and compliance sectors should book travel early and monitor ICP advisories for fast-track entry schemes.
Emaar’s $55 Billion ‘Dubai One’ District Signals Long-Term Demand for Expat Housing
Emaar will spend US$55 billion on a new mixed-use district that adds 100,000 homes, schools and transit links, expanding the future supply of expatriate housing. The mega-project is expected to ease long-term rent inflation and create fresh opportunities for residency-linked property investment.
Etihad–Condor tie-up deepens with daily Abu Dhabi link from Bangkok and Berlin
A new Etihad–Condor agreement will add daily Condor flights from Bangkok and Berlin to Abu Dhabi, building on May’s Frankfurt service. Etihad will codeshare and extend mileage earning, bolstering Abu Dhabi’s connectivity and giving travellers more low-cost options into Germany and Southeast Asia.