News
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.
Reel Cinemas’ Al Ghurair Centre is now fully open
Phase two of Reel Cinemas in Al Ghurair Centre completed with 18 screens assuring different cinema experiences. Reel Cinemas, the world-class cinema experience by Emaar....
3-yr-old Girl Recovers After Being Locked in Car for 4 Hours
It was only last month when we shared the news about a boy who was rescued by Sharjah police after getting locked inside his parents’ car. Just....
Court Rejects Expat’s Appeal Against 10-year Jail Term for Killing Spouse in Dubai
A 27-year old expatriate who was sentenced by the court for the murder of his wife to a 10-year prison term was rejected for his....
UAE Cabinet Announces Updated List of Products Exempted from New Tax Laws
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has identified what sweetened beverages are exempted from the new tax laws in the country. Earlier this month, the UAE....
New Dubai-Abu Dhabi Bus Route Passes thru Airport
For those of you who often travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (and vice versa), we’ve got great news! Transport agencies have recently launched a new bus....
Dubai Residency Employee Uses Philippine Passport to Forge Expat’s Passport Details
An employee at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs was called to court for allegedly tampering with e-data and forging a passport for....
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[BEWARE] Doing These Can Get You Kicked Out in this Dubai Cinema
For some of us, going out or watching a movie on a weekend could well mean our personal or “me” time – to unwind and....
Two Men Use Fake Pinoy Passports to Get Residence Visa
On Monday, August 26, a Dubai court heard the case of two men who forged their passports to obtain a UAE residence visa. They paid AED....
Emirati Astronaut to Undergo Final Mock Mission Next Week
The UAE’s first Emirati astronaut and his crew will be undergoing their final exam next week as part of their final preparations for their mission....
2 Filipinas Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in UAE
A young Filipina died from a fatal hit-and-run accident in the UAE last August 23 (Friday). The accident took place late at night at Shamal....
