UAE Tightens Eligibility Rules for 60-, 90- and 120-Day Jobseeker Visas
UK Upgrades Travel Advisory for UAE Amid Regional Security Tensions
Nearly 50 flights delayed or cancelled across UAE hubs on busy Sunday
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Nearly 50 Flights Delayed or Cancelled at UAE Airports on 27 September
A total of 46 flights were delayed and several cancelled across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on 27 September, mostly affecting routes to South and Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Australasia. The disruption, caused by cascading weather, crew-duty and security factors, highlights the need for UAE-bound travellers and employers to build extra buffer time and real-time monitoring into itineraries.
UAE lifts Ebola-linked visa curb on Uganda as wider flight disruptions continue
The UAE has scrapped its Ebola-related visa restrictions on Uganda but kept them for the DRC and South Sudan. Simultaneously, Iranian airlines have been banned from UAE airspace and multiple regional flights were cancelled or delayed on 27 September, underscoring the need for real-time itinerary checks.([gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-update-emirates-etihad-flydubai-and-air-arabia-delays-and-cancellations-iran-routes-halted-ebola-curbs-lifted-1.500689298))
UAE Suspends All Iranian Airline Services Amid Escalating Sanctions
Citing new US sanctions and regional security concerns, the UAE has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines. The ban disrupts passenger mobility and supply chains between the two countries and forces companies to reroute staff and cargo through third-country hubs, increasing time and cost.
Major Flight Disruptions Hit UAE Airports as Ebola Curbs Lifted and Iran Routes Halted
Gulf News reports 46 flight delays or cancellations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on 27 September 2026. While Iranian airline services remain suspended, Ebola-linked visa bans on Ugandan travellers have been lifted. The fast-moving situation underscores the need for corporates to monitor security and health advisories and build flexibility into UAE travel plans.
UAE Lifts Ebola-Related Entry Restrictions on Travellers from Uganda
After Uganda was declared Ebola-free, the UAE on 27 September removed special visa and entry restrictions on Ugandan travellers. Normal visit- and residence-visa processing resumes, easing mobility for companies recruiting from or operating in Uganda, though similar curbs stay in place for DRC and South Sudan.
Dubai Opens ‘Mobility Labs’ Test Site to Accelerate Autonomous-Vehicle Roll-Out
The RTA has unveiled Dubai Mobility Labs, a purpose-built autonomous-vehicle testing complex at Dubai Silicon Oasis. The facility bolsters the emirate’s self-driving transport strategy and positions Dubai as a magnet for mobility R&D talent—a development global employers should track for future assignment planning.
Mount Etna Eruption Forces flydubai to Cancel Dubai–Catania Service
Ash from Mount Etna shut Catania Airport on 27 September, leading flydubai to cancel its Dubai–Catania flights. The move disrupts leisure and cargo traffic between the UAE and southern Italy and highlights the need for travellers to monitor volcanic activity when planning European itineraries.
Mount Etna Ash Cloud Forces Flydubai to Cancel Dubai–Catania Services
An eruption of Mount Etna closed Catania Airport on 27 September, prompting Flydubai to cancel its Dubai–Catania flights. The move disrupts passenger and cargo flows between the UAE and southern Italy and underscores the importance of checking volcanic-ash clauses in travel insurance and contingency plans.
Flydubai’s new Dubai–Pokhara link posts solid load factors in first week
Flydubai’s DXB–PKR flight, launched on 23 September, maintained robust passenger numbers through its fourth operating day, signalling commercial viability for Pokhara’s first scheduled international connection and offering UAE companies a quicker gateway to central-Nepal projects.([english.onlinekhabar.com](https://english.onlinekhabar.com/flydubais-flight-strong-passenger.html))
UAE, Qatar and Bahrain Sign Judicial Cooperation Accords at UN Crime Congress
At the UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi, the UAE signed MoUs with Qatar and Bahrain to enhance extradition, evidence sharing and anti-money-laundering cooperation. The pacts should speed up cross-border legal processes, reducing uncertainty for companies moving staff or assets among the three Gulf neighbours.
UAE airports warn of delays, cancellations as regional tensions snarl Saturday flight schedules
Gulf News reports that flights at the UAE’s three main airports are experiencing fresh delays and sporadic cancellations on 26 September due to regional geopolitical tensions. Carriers are waiving re-booking fees and advising passengers to verify flight status before travel. The situation highlights the fragility of regional aviation networks and the need for contingency planning by business travellers and mobility managers.
UAE flight schedules hit by renewed regional tensions; Iranian carriers barred from UAE airspace
Flights at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are facing rolling delays and targeted cancellations after the UAE banned Iranian airlines and regional security tensions forced schedule adjustments. Business travellers should expect longer routings, last-minute retimes and tighter short-haul capacity, and are urged to check flight status frequently and allow extra airport time.
Abu Dhabi welcomes 110 nations as 15th UN Crime Congress opens, prompting heightened security and visa facilitation measures
Abu Dhabi is hosting the biggest-ever UN Crime Congress from 26 September to 1 October, drawing 7,000 delegates from 110 countries. Special visas and priority immigration lanes have been introduced, but travellers should expect tight security and traffic diversions around ADNEC.
Comprehensive list of delayed UAE flights released as carriers juggle operational challenges
Manorama Online has published a real-time list of delayed and cancelled flights from UAE airports on 26 September, showing significant impact on South Asian routes. The granular data is helping expatriates and corporate travel teams navigate re-booking and onward connections.
Dense fog triggers speed restrictions and potential flight visibility issues across the UAE
Heavy fog on 26 September reduced visibility across major UAE highways and could disrupt early-morning flight operations. Authorities cut speed limits to 80 km/h and airports activated low-visibility protocols, underscoring the need for contingency planning by travellers and logistics teams.
Dubai to impose new peak-hour truck restrictions from 1 October, Emirates Road exempt
Effective 1 October, Dubai will expand peak-hour bans on heavy trucks along several major roads, though Emirates Road remains open. The measure is expected to ease congestion but could delay corporate relocation shipments and time-critical freight unless schedules are adjusted.
Ministry of Interior smart-services app to go offline for scheduled upgrade in early hours of 27 September
MoI will shut down its smart-services app from 02:00–05:00 on 27 September to install a new payment gateway. While border-control systems remain unaffected, travellers and HR teams should adjust any visa-related transactions scheduled for the early-morning window.