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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.
Saudi Arabia and Russia Launch Visa-Free Travel with 90-Day Entry Rules May 11
Saudi Arabia and Russia launch mutual 90-day visa-free travel for tourism and business starting May 11, 2026, excluding work, study, and religious pilgrimage.
Saudi-Russian Investment Forum Promises Visa-Free Travel for 90 Days
Russia and Saudi Arabia to start visa-free travel on May 11, 2026, allowing citizens 90-day stays for tourism…
Emirates and Etihad Update Passport Rules for Dubai Flights as New Ban Takes Effect
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad ban Iranian passport holders from entry and transit as of 2026, with exemptions…
Vietnam Government Tightens Deportation Rules, Warns: Break Them and You’re Gone
Vietnam and the U.S. tighten deportation rules in 2026, prioritizing fast removals and stricter vetting for immigration violations…
Ministry of External Affairs Reports 20+ Indian Worker Deaths Daily, Most in Gulf
India reports 37,740 worker deaths abroad from 2021-2025, with over 86% occurring in Gulf nations alongside 80,985 complaints…
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denies Mass Deportation as Iranian Exodus Grows
UAE denies mass deportation of Iranians but maintains strict travel bans and transit restrictions for most citizens amid…
Indian Consulate General Dubai Opens Special Window for NRI Certificates to Indian Students
Indian Consulate in Dubai offers a one-day walk-in for Grade 12 students to get NRI certificates for college…
Oman Resumes In-Country Visa Extensions for UAE Residents, Royal Oman Police (ROP) Announces
Oman resumes in-country visa extensions for UAE residents, offering a 28-day stay for OMR 20 to help travelers…
Immigration Services Continue Smoothly in UAE, GDRFA Official Says
UAE domestic immigration remains active while U.S. visa services are suspended. Emergency relief measures are in place for…
Iran-Israel-U.S. Conflict Turns Strait of Hormuz Into a Global Economic Event
The Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict has become a global economic event, spiking energy prices and disrupting travel, visas, and trade…