UAE grants automatic overstay-fine waiver for travellers delayed by regional airspace closures

Travellers who could not leave the UAE on time because of air-space closures after 28 February will not pay overstay penalties. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security has instructed immigration officers to cancel fines automatically, easing the burden on visitors, expatriates and the companies supporting them. The move limits legal exposure for employers and helps airports keep queues moving while flight schedules normalise.