Dubai’s AI-Powered Smart Border System Clears 9.4 Million Passengers in Just Six Months
Dubai’s AI-Powered Smart Gates Clear 9.4 Million Travellers in Just Six Months
Sharjah Airport Activates Peak-Season Plan to Handle 3 Million Summer Travellers
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Dubai Station to Open 30 September, Integrating Etihad Rail with Metro Gold Line
Etihad Rail’s Dubai station will open on 30 September 2026 with direct links to the Red and Gold Metro lines, enabling 57-minute Abu Dhabi–Dubai journeys on an integrated Nol card. The hub is set to transform commuter patterns and corporate real-estate choices.
Indian Consulate in Dubai Switches to Appointment-Only Passport & Visa Services
From 6 July 2026, India’s Dubai Consulate will no longer accept walk-in passport or visa applications; all services move to an online appointment system, forcing UAE employers and Indian nationals to plan renewals in advance.
Indian Missions in UAE Launch Dedicated Portal for Passport, Visa and Attestation Appointments
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai have activated an online portal for booking passport, visa and attestation appointments, replacing ad-hoc walk-ins. The platform gives Indian residents predictable slots, introduces new entry rules at mission gates and follows a July 1 fee increase. Companies must update mobility calendars and documentation check-lists to avoid processing delays during the summer peak.