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UAE visa and residency updates — Golden Visa criteria, freelancer permits, investor visas, and employment regulations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Covers Emirates ID, labor card requirements, and expat tax rules.
Indigo Extends Cancellations to Baku (azerbaijan) and Tbilisi (georgia) Until Feb 11
IndiGo's nonstop services to the Caucasus and Central Asia remain suspended through February 11, 2026, due to Iranian airspace concerns. Impacted destinations include Baku, Tbilisi, Almaty, and Tashkent. The airline…
Russian Embassy in Tehran Denies Blocking Visas for Wrestlers January 28 2026
The Russian Embassy attributed the Iranian wrestling team's missed travel to technical internet outages rather than a policy-driven…
KLM Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Again While Dammam Riyadh Operations Partially Resume
KLM has extended its suspension of Tel Aviv flights through late January 2026. The airline cites security and…
India and European Union Seal Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi to Transform Trade
India and the EU have finalized a historic Free Trade Agreement after 20 years of talks. The deal,…
France Issues Nearly 2.86 Million Visas in 2024 with Moroccans Among Top Short-Stay Recipients
France issued more visas in 2024, driven by a rebound in short-stay tourism. Morocco remains a leading recipient,…
Mohre Says Workers Must Hold 12 Permits in United Arab Emirates
The UAE's 12-permit framework by MoHRE regulates private-sector employment, covering everything from overseas recruitment to student internships. Effective…
Airlines Halt Dubai and Tehran Flights After Trump Warns U.S. Armada
Airlines are suspending or rerouting flights in the Middle East due to U.S.-Iran tensions. Key destinations like Dubai…
FAA Enacts Notam FDC 6/4375 Designating National Defense Airspace for Drone
A new FAA regulation effective January 2026 restricts drone operations within 3,000 feet laterally and 1,000 feet above…
United Airlines Flight Diverted After Laptop Falls Through Cabin Floor
A United 767 diverted on January 24, 2026, due to a laptop falling into an inaccessible area. This…
US Air Force to Take Qatari-Donated VIP B747 in Mid-2026
The U.S. Air Force will introduce a 'bridge' Boeing 747-8i into the presidential fleet by summer 2026. This…