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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.

Make Video Calls in UAE for Just AED 5 per Day

Make Video Calls in UAE for Just AED 5 per Day

August 26, 2019

Residents in the UAE can now make voice and video calls for just AED 5 a day – and legally, too. Introduced by Yzer Group....

Another Toddler in Dubai Falls Victim to Pool Drowning

Another Toddler in Dubai Falls Victim to Pool Drowning

August 26, 2019

A two-year-old Indian girl was pronounced dead upon arrival in a Dubai hospital after being pulled out of a swimming pool last Saturday (August 24).....

Housemaid Charged in Court for Setting UAE Sponsor’s House on Fire

Housemaid Charged in Court for Setting UAE Sponsor’s House on Fire

August 26, 2019

A housemaid in the UAE has been accused of deliberately setting her sponsor’s house on fire in a court in Fujairah. As per court reports,....

[WATCH] Extreme Weather Hits Dubai: Police Urge Residents to Exercise Caution

[WATCH] Extreme Weather Hits Dubai: Police Urge Residents to Exercise Caution

August 24, 2019

On Friday (August 23), the typical hot summer day turned into a rainy one, turned more disastrous when hail and a dust storm lashed throughout....

India to Offer 5-Year E-Tourist Visa

India to Offer 5-Year E-Tourist Visa

August 23, 2019

On Tuesday (August 20), Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel announced that India will introduce a flexible e-tourist visa regime based on tourist footfall, with a higher....

UAE Police Issue Proper Parking Guidelines for Residents

UAE Police Issue Proper Parking Guidelines for Residents

August 22, 2019

Many accidents, if we think about it – can be prevented when we remember to observe the proper way of doing things. When driving a....

Expat Lands in Court for Swearing at Colleague’s Photo on Facebook

Expat Lands in Court for Swearing at Colleague’s Photo on Facebook

August 22, 2019

A woman in Fujairah has been sent to court on charges of swearing at a colleague of the same nationality on Facebook. According to court....

UAE to Tax Sweetened Drinks, E-Cigarettes Starting Next Year

UAE to Tax Sweetened Drinks, E-Cigarettes Starting Next Year

August 22, 2019

The government has announced that it will be imposing a new tax scheme on sweetened drinks and smoking products starting next year. The move was....

Indian Expat in Dubai Hits Raffle Jackpot worth USD 1M

Indian Expat in Dubai Hits Raffle Jackpot Worth USD 1M

August 21, 2019

One lucky Indian national, who picked a lottery ticket using her apartment number, has become a million dollar richer after winning at the Dubai Duty....

5G Video Calls Can Now be Made from Burj Khalifa in Dubai

5G Video Calls Can Now be Made from Burj Khalifa in Dubai

August 21, 2019

With the introduction of 5G connectivity in the UAE, residents can now make lightning-speed video calls from the top of the Burj Khalifa’ over Etisalat’s....

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