Vivek Radhakrishnan
Office no. 607, Level 6
Liberty House Building
Dubai International Financial Centre, P O Box 506730
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
As Senior Immigration Manager for Middle East Operations, Vivek Radhakrishnan heads Newland Chase’s Dubai-based business, where he leads a team that is responsible for providing strategic immigration advisory services to multinational and national companies operating in the UAE.
Vivek has ten years of experience in UAE immigration, having started his career as an immigration consultant and quickly rising to client relations manager, and then to managing country head. He is a graduate of Presidency College (Bangalore University) with a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management and International Business.
Recent Articles by Vivek Radhakrishnan
Middle East Conflict: Situational Updates and Implications for Global Mobility
First Issued: March 4, 2026 (Day 5 of Active Conflict) Last Updated:April 6, 2026Conflict Start: February 28, 2026Status: CRITICAL — Active Multi-Front Armed Conflic…
Middle East Conflict: Managing Travel Disruption, Immigration, and Global Mobility
Overview: Mobility Impact of the Crisis The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has created a highly disruptive and unpredictable operating environment for global mobility, significantly affecting the…
Distance Learning Extended in UAE through April 17, 2026
The UAE Ministry of Education has confirmed that distance learning will continue until Friday, April 17, 2026 for all students, teaching staff, and administrative personnel across nurseries, kindergar…
Emergency Grace Period for Expired UAE Residence Permits Ends; Standard Entry Rules Reinstated
The UAE’s emergency grace period permitting residents with expired residence permits to re-enter without a new entry visa ended on March 31, 2026. Effective April 1, 2026, standard UAE entry requireme…
Middle East Travel, Immigration & Corporate Mobility: FAQs for Employers
First Issued: March 4, 2026 (Day 5 of Active Conflict) Last Updated:March 19, 2026Conflict Start: February 28, 2026 — US/Israeli strikes on Iran Status: CRITICA…