Indian business daily The Economic Times picked up yesterday’s dashboard launch and published a detailed how-to guide for UAE residents and visitors. The article walks readers through checking Dubai-issued visas via the GDRFA site and visas from other emirates via the ICP platform. Screenshots show where to input application numbers, file numbers or passport details, and the piece reiterates official advice to avoid third-party sites.
Although primarily consumer-focused, the coverage is useful for corporate travellers unfamiliar with UAE systems. Mobility teams can forward the link to short-term assignees who may not have access to in-house HR portals. The paper also notes that visa information can confirm whether a transfer of sponsorship during a job change has been properly recorded—critical for professionals moving between free-zone and mainland entities.
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The Economic Times enjoys wide readership across South Asia, a key talent pool for Gulf employers, so the practical guide may help reduce inadvertent overstays among new hires.
Tip for employers: incorporate the article’s screenshots into onboarding packs for incoming staff from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Although primarily consumer-focused, the coverage is useful for corporate travellers unfamiliar with UAE systems. Mobility teams can forward the link to short-term assignees who may not have access to in-house HR portals. The paper also notes that visa information can confirm whether a transfer of sponsorship during a job change has been properly recorded—critical for professionals moving between free-zone and mainland entities.
The Economic Times enjoys wide readership across South Asia, a key talent pool for Gulf employers, so the practical guide may help reduce inadvertent overstays among new hires.
Tip for employers: incorporate the article’s screenshots into onboarding packs for incoming staff from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Source: The Economic Times
