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Heavy rain, hail and 50 kph winds prompt aviation caution across Northern Emirates
Convective storms brought rain, hail and strong winds to the Northern Emirates on 19 October, prompting the aviation regulator to caution airlines about possible delays. Road safety alerts, delivery reroutes and flexible-work arrangements were also activated, illustrating how weather volatility now plays directly into UAE travel-risk and mobility planning.
UAE cracks down on freelance-visa scams as residents lose thousands to social-media fraudsters
Dubai’s GDRFA and police are investigating a spike in fraudulent ‘freelance-visa’ schemes promoted on social media. Victims pay cut-rate fees only to receive partner or investor visas linked to phantom companies, leaving them liable for hefty fines when those firms are black-listed. Officials stress that genuine freelance visas can be issued solely by designated free-zones and urge residents to avoid unlicensed agents. The crackdown highlights compliance risks for employers and the importance of using official visa channels.