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.
Drone Explodes Near Concourse a at Dubai International, Emirates Operations Halted 30 Minutes
Dubai International resumes limited flights after a drone incident. Travelers face delays and are advised to verify flight status or reroute via Abu Dhabi.
Check Your FAA Notam Search for ICAO Codes Before Traveling to Middle East Airports
Learn how to use NOTAMs and ICAO codes to track Middle East flight disruptions, reroutes, and airspace closures…
U.S. State Department Warns Visa Processing Freezes Across Middle East Disrupt Travel
U.S. State Department suspends routine visa services across the Middle East due to escalating conflict and military operations…
Israel’s Ministry of Tourism Launches Shuttle Buses to Taba Border in Operation Roaring Lion
Israel's Tourism Ministry is running daily shuttles to the Taba border, offering an overland exit for travelers stranded…
Kuwait Airways Runs Repatriation Flights for Kuwaiti Nationals Only. Others Stuck
Kuwait Airways launches citizen-only repatriation flights via Saudi Arabia. Non-citizens must seek embassy aid as the March 6…
Qatar Airways Launches Relief Flights Amid Regional Airspace Closures. Who Gets Priority?
Qatar Airways launches relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh to Europe for stranded passengers amid continued regional airspace…
Lebanon Reimposes Visa Rule for Iranians, Orders Arrests of IRGC Members
Lebanon reinstates visa requirements for Iranians and orders the arrest of IRGC members to curb foreign military activity…
Germany Charters Lufthansa Flights from Riyadh and Muscat for 200 Vulnerable Citizens
Germany charters Lufthansa flights from Riyadh and Muscat to evacuate vulnerable citizens following Middle East airspace closures and…
Precision Strikes on Tehran Disrupt Region, Driving Up Flight Cancellations at Muscat Airport
Muscat Airport emerges as a stable Gulf aviation hub after strikes on Tehran shut down major regional airspaces…
Etihad Airways Extends Free Rebooking Through March 31, 2026
Etihad Airways extends its fee-free rebooking window to March 2026 for passengers affected by involuntary schedule changes and…