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The UAE has eased entry measures and removed heightened travel screenings for Ugandan citizens following the end of Uganda's Ebola outbreak. Heightened entry precautions remain active for arrivals originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.
National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police announced updated restrictions on heavy commercial vehicles starting October 1, 2026. Sheikh Zayed Road will introduce a daily 16-hour ban on heavy lorries from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Emirates Road remains exempted to support inter-emirate industrial transport.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved the operational strategy of the Dubai Longevity Authority, aiming to contribute over Dh35 billion to Dubai's economy over the next decade. The framework establishes business-licensing rules to attract foreign investment, manufacturing, and research in life sciences.
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has outlined three monthly income thresholds for residents sponsoring visit visas. Minimum salary requirements range from AED 4,000 for first-degree relatives to AED 15,000 for sponsoring friends. Applicants must also provide refundable deposits, proof of kinship, and health insurance.
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
United Arab Emirates
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