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Qatar and UAE Run Airport Security Drills Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

Qatar and the UAE have conducted emergency security drills at airports amid rising regional friction, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Hindustan Times. Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have shifted to online classes over concerns regarding potential Iranian strikes on civilian and economic infrastructure. The precautions follow reported US military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island and speculation surrounding potential attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

Policy & Legal Updates

Dubai Virtual Work Visa Enables Foreign Remote Workers to Reside Under Self-Sponsorship

The UAE and Dubai offer a one-year virtual work residence visa allowing foreign professionals employed outside the country to live in the emirate under self-sponsorship. Requirements published by federal immigration authorities include overseas employment proof and a minimum monthly salary of $3,500. The regulation applies to qualifying remote workers globally and is managed via federal and Dubai immigration channels.