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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.

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UAE Launches New Bus Services to Churches

September 24, 2019

In line with the ‘Year of Tolerance’ initiative, the Department of Transport and the Integrated Transport Centre has launched a new bus service that would cater....

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Man Fined AED 5K for Stealing 2 Mangoes at Airport

September 24, 2019

No matter how hungry or thirsty you get, it isn’t right to steal things at the airport — or anywhere else, for that matter — most....

Dubai OFW Slapped with AED 300 Fine for Falling Asleep in the Metro

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Dubai OFW Fined AED 300 for Falling Asleep in the Metro

September 21, 2019

A Filipino based in Dubai got recently called out and fined by authorities for taking a quick nap on the Dubai Metro. Though it’s something....

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WEMART to Open New Hypermarket in Dubai Soon

September 21, 2019

Dubai residents will soon have to look further no more for their favorite Asian products from food, dining, and other concept items as the Asian....

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Many OFWs in UAE Have Long-term Commitment to Stay – Study

September 21, 2019

A recent report from communications agency, Eon Group, revealed that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE have a long-term commitment to staying in the....

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NatGeo Airs New Documentary Focusing on the UAE’s First Astronaut

September 21, 2019

With just a few days before the UAE’s first-ever historic mission to space launches, a new documentary was released by National Geographic last September 19....

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VIDEO: Shocking Footage Shows Danger of Jumping Red Lights

September 20, 2019

A few months ago, police authorities released a video about the danger of leaving kids in locked cars. Recently, they have released another video — this....

Emirates Transport (ET) has recently announced that it has signed 12 new and renewed school transport contracts with several schools in Dubai and Sharjah. Through this development, the corporation will provide 630 school buses to service approximately 17,000 students in the UAE. Over 600 Deployed by Emirates Transport in Dubai, Sharjah In line with this, the ET’s School Transport Division is now offering services to 36 private schools, said Tariq Al Sedawi, Area Sales Manager for Dubai and Sharjah, as shared in a report by WAM. According to Al Sedawi, the growth in contracts with private schools was mirrored by an increase in the size of the fleet of school buses. The initial 400 buses in 2014, when the company's Private Schools Transport Centre was first established, was increased to more than 1,000 by the end of 2018. Accordingly, the number of supervisors on school buses currently stands at more than 2,457 bus supervisors, of whom 1,357 supervisors throughout the Abu Dhabi Education Council areas of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region and 1,100 in the rest areas and educational offices in the UAE. ET aims to provide school bus supervisors on board each bus rented at the request of the school, with to maintain security and safety of students and offer a professional alternative to practices of disordered and unregulated mass transport. Of note, prior to the recruitment of drivers, they must sign a pledge to treat all children in an ethical and professional manner, and in accordance with the laws and regulations, and to strictly adhere to all safety and work procedures such as making sure of the safety of children at all times from the time they board the bus to the time they disembark. To highlight this commitment to safety and ethical service, the UAE government has installed cameras on all school buses in the UAE capital to catch motorists ignoring the stop signs. Also, public utility buses in the UAE are equipped with automated arms that extend out of the bus to signal motorists to wait until the child is safely out of the way. As per the law, drivers are required to stop at least five metres away from the bus. Failure to abide by this traffic law will cost erring drivers a hefty fine of AED 1,000 and 10 black points. According to the UAE police, the safety of students is a top priority they are doing everything possible to boost it by raising awareness among motorists in the country. ALSO READ: WATCH: Reckless Driver Almost Smash into School Bus in Abu Dhabi

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Emirates Transport Deploys 630 School Buses in Dubai, Sharjah

September 19, 2019

Emirates Transport (ET) has recently announced that it has signed 12 new and renewed school transport contracts with several schools in Dubai and Sharjah. Through....

Delivery Man in Dubai who Harassed Girl in Lift Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail, Deportation

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Delivery Man Who Harassed Girl in Lift Sentenced to 6 Months Jail, Deportation

September 19, 2019

The Dubai Court of First Instance has found the delivery man who allegedly harassed a 12-year-old girl in a Dubai residential elevator guilty, and he....

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VIDEO: Catch Free Taxi Service Within Dubai International Airport

September 19, 2019

In a hurry to catch your flight at Dubai International Airport? Got your hands full with heavy luggage and carry-on bags? Have no fear… because TaxiDXB....