UAE launches 10-year Waqf Donor Golden Visa to link philanthropy and long-term residency
UAE temporarily suspends tourist and work-visa applications for citizens of nine countries
Visa denial forces relocation of FIFA women’s tournament from Dubai to Morocco
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UAE extends mandatory Advertiser Permit deadline, giving influencers and visiting promoters more time to comply
Content creators, marketers and business travellers now have until 31 January 2026 to obtain the UAE’s mandatory Advertiser Permit. The three-month extension reduces immediate compliance pressure but reinforces the need for companies to integrate the digital-licensing step into mobility planning.
UAE opens Golden Visa route for Waqf donors, linking philanthropy to 10-year residency
Dubai has added a new Golden Visa category that grants a 10-year renewable residency permit to donors who support Islamic endowments (Waqf). Announced on 22 October 2025, the initiative links long-term immigration privileges to philanthropic giving and broadens the UAE’s strategy of attracting purpose-driven investors. It offers multinationals and high-net-worth individuals a fresh, ESG-aligned pathway to residency.
UAE temporarily halts new work and tourist visas for nine countries
On 22 October 2025 the UAE issued a circular suspending new tourist and work visas for citizens of nine African and Asian countries. The measure, linked to undisclosed security and diplomatic considerations, forces employers to adjust hiring plans and could tighten labour supply in key sectors. Existing visa holders are unaffected, and Pakistani nationals are not subject to a blanket ban.
Sharjah International Airport spotlights green initiatives on World Energy Day
On World Energy Day, Sharjah Airport renewed its ACI Carbon Neutrality +3 status and unveiled fresh energy-saving projects. The upgrade supports the UAE’s Net-Zero 2050 objectives and offers mobility managers a more sustainable routing option within the country.
UAE funds US$147 million upgrade of Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport
The UAE has agreed to finance a US$147 million upgrade of Barbados’ main airport, signed on 22 October 2025. The deal enhances the UAE’s global aviation portfolio and may pave the way for future Gulf-Caribbean air links, expanding routing options for business travellers.