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Qatar Airways issued an official notice stating that congestion at Hamad International Airport was caused by the nationwide WATAN 2026 emergency drill. The airline confirmed regular flights, arrivals, and departures operated normally without disruptions, dispelling evacuation rumors.
The United States updated its Israel travel advisory on October 24, 2026, keeping the country at Level 3 while adding warnings regarding missile and drone threats from Yemen's Houthi movement. The revision coincided with parallel regional security updates for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, and Lebanon. Officials warned that armed attacks could affect Israeli territory and regional transit routes with little notice.
UAE immigration authorities have outlined the guidelines for extending visit and tourist visas from within the country without requiring departure. Tourist permits can be extended up to 120 days, while business establishment and job exploration permits can reach up to 180 days.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the upcoming opening of an electronic visa centre in Beirut next month. The facility will enable applicants in Lebanon to complete all UAE visa procedures locally. The initiative aims to streamline documentation verification and travel processing for visitors, workers, and commercial delegates.
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