The UAE has reduced the validity of residency visas for free zones from three years to up to two years.
Individual free zones have been updating their clients via circulars about the new rule that's effective from October 3.
It said all residence visas that are currently under process will reflect the new validity.
Meanwhile, residence visas that have already been issued will remain valid for the three-year time frame until renewal.
China, Pakistan aim to revamp economic corridor, Gwadar port
China and Pakistan have reached a "new broad consensus" on deepening strategic ties to beef up development of a joint economic corridor and establish the port of Gwadar as a regional connectivity hub, the neighbours said on Tuesday.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reviews UAE tourism sector achievements for 2025
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has highlighted the UAE's strong performance in the tourism sector by unveiling a record 9.7 per cent growth in hotel revenues in 2025.
UAE outlines vision for low-emission hydrogen economy at World Hydrogen Summit
The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has participated in the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam, a leading international platform bringing together policymakers, experts and industry leaders to discuss the future of hydrogen and sustainable energy systems.
India, US discuss trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday, as the two sides discussed trade, visas, maritime security and energy supplies, while Washington cited progress on efforts to resolve the Iran conflict.
ENOC signs deal with Allied Biofuels to explore sustainable aviation fuel supply
Dubai-based ENOC Group has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi company Allied Biofuels Holding to explore the supply and distribution of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, from a new production facility being developed in Uzbekistan.
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