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Dubai Red Carpet Smart Corridor Clears 10 Passengers at Once
GDRFA Dubai's Red Carpet smart corridor marked its one-year anniversary at Dubai International Airport with a global innovation award — clearing passengers through biometric departures in seconds, no passport required.
11 May 2026
7 UAE Visa Updates 2026 Every Resident Must Know
Seven major UAE visa updates in 2026 are changing how residents stay, tourists visit, and long-term applicants plan their future — from expanded Golden Visa categories and the Blue Visa to Dubai's AI-powered Salama renewal platform and the near-ready GCC Grand Tours unified
14 Apr 2026
GDRFA Dubai Brings Golden Visa Services to Global Village
GDRFA Dubai has brought Golden Visa and smart travel services to Global Village via its "Closer to You" initiative, running until 5 February 2026 with high public turnout recorded.
29 Jan 2026
Dubai's Salama Platform: Instant Visa Renewal Online
Dubai launched Salama, an AI-powered visa renewal platform managed by GDRFA, allowing residents to renew UAE residence visas online in under two minutes. The system uses UAE PASS for automatic identification, an integrated payment system, and real-time visa tracking
3 Mar 2025
GDRFA Dubai Hosts New Year 2025 Workforce Celebration
GDRFA Dubai organized a landmark New Year 2025 celebration in Al Quoz to honor the emirate's diverse workforce, featuring 17 global performances, prize draws worth over Dh500,000, and more than 20,000 attendees from multiple nationalities.
30 Dec 2024
UAE Visa Amnesty 2024: Woman Legal After 24 Years
A 40-year-old woman who had been living in Dubai unlawfully for over 24 years finally became a legal resident through the UAE Visa Amnesty 2024 program — a GDRFA initiative that waived fines and penalties for undocumented residents who regularized their status before December
28 Nov 2024
UAE Visa Amnesty: Senior Couple Escape Dh200,000 Fine
Senior Filipino couple Tess and Avel Torre avoided nearly Dh200,000 in overstay penalties thanks to the UAE visa amnesty 2024. The program, which closed October 31, helped hundreds exit legally — with the Philippine Consulate supporting 581 nationals with free airfare and
31 Oct 2024
GDRFA Dubai Wins Gold Stevie Award 2024
GDRFA Dubai has been awarded a Gold Stevie at the 2024 Stevie Awards for Great Employers in New York City, earning top honours for its Organisational Development and Talent Planning System — recognised as a benchmark in UAE HR innovation and strategic workforce planning.
30 Sep 2024
Dubai Amnesty Officers Aid Injured Indian Worker's Exit
GDRFA-Dubai officers arranged medical treatment and travel documents for Rajesh Kumar, a 48-year-old Indian laborer from Uttar Pradesh who stayed illegally for 12 years after losing his job in 2012. A Pakistani good Samaritan brought him to Al Awir Centre by wheelchair.
14 Sep 2024
UAE Visa Amnesty 2024 Kicks Off, Thousands Line Up
The UAE government launched a two-month visa amnesty on September 1, 2024, allowing holders of expired residency and visit visas to legalise their status free of charge — or leave the country without paying overstay fines. Thousands flocked to GDRFA centres across the emirates
2 Sep 2024
GDRFA Dubai's Frij Refrigerator Cools 8,000 Workers
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai launched the "Frij Refrigerator" initiative, coordinated by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, to supply cold drinks and refreshments to more than 8,000 construction workers at sites and
24 Aug 2024
UAE Visa on Arrival for Indians: Apply Online First
Indian citizens holding a valid US green card or a UK/EU residence visa are eligible for UAE visa on arrival — but must now apply online through GDRFA before departure. The 14-day single-entry visa costs AED 253 and can be extended once.
26 May 2024
Dubai Golden Visa 2023: GDRFA Issues 158,000 Permits
Dubai's GDRFA issued 158,000 golden visas in 2023 — nearly double the 79,617 granted in 2022 and well above the 47,150 issued in 2021 — as demand for UAE long-term residency continues to surge among investors, students, and professionals.
24 May 2024