Inbound travellers to the United Arab Emirates are largely rescheduling rather than cancelling trips amid the ongoing tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, highlighting continued confidence in Dubai’s tourism sector. Travel agents report that around 90 percent of cancellations are temporary, with most bookings being moved to later dates instead of being fully withdrawn. […]
The United Arab Emirates has announced the extension of distance learning across all schools and universities for two weeks following the spring break, as part of precautionary measures to ensure student safety and continuity in education. The spring break is scheduled from March 9 to March 22, with in person classes originally set to resume […]
The UAE has successfully assisted around 500 Golden Visa holders and residents stranded abroad due to regional tensions and aviation restrictions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced on March 15, 2026. In coordination with the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), the group returned safely via air and land entry points after […]
Expatriates in the United Arab Emirates can now complete the mandatory medical fitness test for residency visa renewal from their homes through a new service introduced by Emirates Health Services. The initiative allows residents to book an appointment by calling 800887, after which a specialised medical team from Wiqayati preventive health centres visits the applicant’s […]
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has reaffirmed a temporary nationwide ban on drones and light sports aircraft across the United Arab Emirates due to exceptional circumstances. Authorities said the restriction is part of precautionary measures to ensure public safety and maintain secure and controlled airspace. The ban applies to drones, gliders, paragliders, microlight aircraft, […]
Dubai has been ranked the world’s cleanest city for the sixth consecutive year, according to the Global Power City Index released by the Mori Memorial Foundation. The emirate achieved a 100 percent satisfaction score for cleanliness under the Environmental Pillar of the ranking, reflecting its continued focus on sanitation, waste management, and sustainable urban services. […]
The UAE Ministry of Interior has introduced a digital service that allows motorists to pay vehicle impound allowance fees online, making the process faster and more convenient. Drivers can access the service through the ministry’s official online portal and begin by entering either their traffic code (TC) number or vehicle plate number. After entering the […]
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has confirmed that hotels, attractions and tourism experiences across the emirate continue to operate normally despite recent regional travel disruptions. Authorities said they are working closely with government partners and hospitality providers to support visitors whose travel plans have been affected. Hotels have […]
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced that individuals unable to leave the UAE due to recent airspace closures and flight suspensions will be exempt from overstay fines. The decision applies to visitors holding tourist or visit visas, individuals with exit permits, and residents who had cancelled their residency […]
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has confirmed that it is continuously monitoring the prices of essential consumer goods through a digital price monitoring system connected to 627 major retail outlets across the country. These outlets include consumer cooperatives, hypermarkets and supermarkets, representing more than 90 per cent of the internal trade in essential goods […]