I don’t have live access to current news in my offline view, but I can summarize what’s publicly known about the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICAACPS) and how it relates to identity and citizenship governance up to recent years, plus how to find the latest updates.
Direct answer
- The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (the merged entity formerly handling identity and citizenship, along with borders, customs, and ports) has been the central federal body overseeing identity, residence, and passport matters. For the latest, published government notices or reputable news outlets would be the best source.
What to look for to get the latest news
- Official UAE government portals: icp.gov.ae (the Authority’s site) and uaenews announcements from the UAE Cabinet or President’s Office.
- Major UAE outlets covering government decrees or policy changes, such as Gulf News, The National, Al Arabiya, and Al Ain News.
- Updates around March–April 2026 may include changes to entry/residence permit policies for residents abroad or temporary relaxations connected to travel disruptions, as reflected in some recent statements about exceptional circumstances.
How I can help further
- If you’d like, I can actively search for the latest articles and pull the most recent official statements, then summarize them with direct citations. Just say “go ahead,” and I’ll fetch current sources and present a concise update with sources.
Sources
Reviews about Federal Authority For Identity And Citizenship / الهيئة الاتحادية للهوية والجنسية - مركز الراشدية لسعادة المتعاملين, Dubai, phone numbers, addresses, hours. Leave your feedback.
ae.arabplaces.comFacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of prominent Islamic preacher Tareq Al Suwaidan, according to an official decree published in the country’s Al Youm newspaper. The order, issued from Seif Palace and signed by the Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, also strips nationality from any dependents who acquired it through him. […]
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