Fear grows among Egyptians in UAE over residency cancellations, report says

Fear grows among Egyptians in UAE over residency cancellations, report says Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:34 Workers say permits were cancelled without explanation while they were on leave in Egypt, though no official policy change has been announced Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (L) upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport, 15 June 2026 (Hamad al-Kaabi/AFP) Off Egyptians in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) face fears over their long-term residency in...