UAE Facilitates Return of Nearly 500 Stranded Golden Visa Holders Amid Regional Flight Disruptions

The UAE facilitated the return of nearly 500 Golden Visa holders and residents stranded abroad due to flight disruptions caused by escalating tensions in West Asia involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and crisis management authorities, the effort included air and land routes, temporary immigration measures, and waived overstay penalties to assist those affected by airspace closures and cancelled flights. The disruptions delayed work commitments and raised residency concerns for expatriates.