UAE
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.
Trump Exempts Athletes from Visa Bans for Major U.S. Sporting Events
New U.S. travel restrictions include exemptions for major sporting events but do not relax visa eligibility rules. H-1B employers in the sports sector must rigorously document specialty occupations for support…
TRNC Seeks Citizenship-for-Property Plan to Clear Thousands of Unsold Homes
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is weighing a citizenship incentive for Turkish property buyers to clear a…
GCC Unifies Civil Aviation Authority to Harmonize Regulations Across GCC
GCC leaders have approved a Unified Civil Aviation Authority to harmonize regional flight regulations. Headquartered in the UAE,…
US Immigrant Visa Suspension Affects Only Immigrant Visas, Not Nonimmigrant Visas
The U.S. State Department announced a freeze on immigrant visas for 75 nations starting January 21, 2026. Citing…
Iran Reopens Airspace as State Media Reports Flight Resumption
Iran has reopened its airspace after brief restrictions, but UAE–Canada travelers should still prepare for delays and reroutes.…
Asia Leads 2026 Passport Power as UAE Rises in Global Rankings
Singapore tops the 2026 Henley Passport Index with access to 193 destinations. The rankings highlight a surge in…
Air India and IndiGo Cancel Overseas Flights as Iran Airspace Closes
Iran's brief airspace closure on Thursday has caused lasting flight cancellations and reroutings for major carriers like Air…
Greek Aviation Chief Resigns Following Report on Airport Radio Outage
Greece is modernizing its air traffic systems following a major January 2024 outage. Travelers planning 2026 trips should…
Civil Aviation Agency Explains Regional Landing Limits in Kyrgyzstan
Navigating Kyrgyz aviation in 2026 requires caution. Travelers should favor foreign airlines to avoid disruptions caused by low-visibility…
Where Indian-Origin U.S. Residents Invest Abroad in 2025: Tax and Trends
U.S. tax residents of Indian origin must report all global income, including rental earnings and capital gains from…