Dubai clarifies visit-visa rules for relatives and friends
Etihad Diverts Bahrain Flight and Cancels Two Rotations as US–Iran Tensions Close Bahraini Airspace
UAE doubles Emirates ID renewal window to one year
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Regional Escalation Triggers 249 Flight Cancellations—Emirates and Etihad Warn of Rolling Delays
Nomad Lawyer’s data show 249 cancellations and 887 delays on 17 July as Emirates, Etihad and Saudia re-route flights around conflict-affected Gulf airspace. Dubai recorded the highest delays, forcing corporate travel managers to activate contingency plans and reminding firms to check duty-of-care obligations under GCAA and EU 261 rules.
Dubai clarifies rules for new 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
GDRFA-Dubai has published a detailed checklist for the UAE’s 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa, confirming bank-balance, insurance, ticketing and fee requirements. The self-sponsored visa allows stays of up to 180 days per year over five years and is aimed at frequent visitors and business travellers. Companies should track employees’ days in country and note that separate work permits are still required.
Sixty Indian nationals deported from UAE arrive in Surat
Sixty Indians working illegally in the UAE were deported to Surat on 16 July after overstaying or breaching labour rules. The case underlines the UAE’s tougher enforcement of sponsorship and overstay penalties and highlights corporate liabilities if workers are found without proper permits.