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Beijing-headquartered China Securities has established a regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The firm received an operating licence from the DIFC Authority and authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority. It will cover equity and debt capital markets, investment banking, asset management, and institutional services.
All Iranian commercial flights to Türkiye are expected to halt in early October due to expanding U.S. sanctions targeting Iranian civil aviation. The expected stoppage follows flight permit revocations by the UAE, Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
The UAE has detailed the two qualifying categories for foreign nationals seeking a Job Exploration Visa without a local sponsor. Eligible applicants include skilled personnel classified under professional levels 1 to 3 and recent graduates from the world's top 500 universities. The single-entry permit offers validity durations of 60, 90, or 120 days.
Dubai authorities announced the Dubai Access Club on November 5, 2026, granting international travellers a five-year multi-entry tourist visa alongside Dh2,000 in merchant perks. The membership requires an upfront fee of Dh4,032.50, plus an additional Dh650 fee for applicants applying inside the UAE. The service is integrated into the Visit Dubai platform, with visa issuance managed by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
United Arab Emirates
Effective September 26, 2026
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