News and updates on what’s happening in Dubai. Announcements and important information about the emirate that the residents should be aware of. Here we share current events and advisories, as well as trends for your reference.
A fire broke out late Friday (June 13, 2025) Tiger Tower (also known as Marina Pinnacle), a 67-story residential building in Dubai Marina. Dubai Civil Defence teams promptly evacuated 3,820 residents from 764 apartments, prioritizing …
June 12, 2025, was not just Philippine Independence Day for Albert P. Rioflorido; it also became the most memorable day of his life. The Filipino civil engineer, who has worked tirelessly as an Overseas Filipino …
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday. Authorities suspect there are no survivors, though rescue operations are ongoing. The London-bound …
The Dubai Police Positive Spirit Council celebrated the contributions of one of its young volunteers, 19-year-old Filipina Fathima Agum, with a touching birthday surprise last Saturday (June 7, 2025). During the closing ceremony of the …
A striking image of Karolina Agata Sankiewicz, also known as Dubai’s Barbie Surfer, has captured the attention of social media users globally. The photo shows her wake surfing while wearing a modern Filipiniana dress and …
Dubai-based content creator and surfer Karolina Agata Sankiewicz has captured hearts of Pinoys with her unique and heartfelt tribute to the Filipino community. Known as the “Barbie Dubai Surfer,” Karolina created waves online with her …
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – Filipino realtor Aquino Plotado has reached a groundbreaking milestone in his real estate career by securing an exclusive AED 1 billion ($272 million) beachfront development project on Marjan Island, Ras …
The Ras Al Khaimah Police General Command has revealed that seven individuals of various nationalities have been referred to the Public Prosecution since the beginning of this year. This action was taken after the individuals …
If you’re traveling to Turkey soon, here’s a rule you need to know about! Airline passengers who stand up or unbuckle their seatbelts before the seatbelt sign is turned off could now face fines starting …
The UAE Central Bank has taken a decisive step to protect consumers by halting plans by several UAE banks to raise the minimum balance requirement for personal accounts. The increase, initially scheduled to take effect …