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.
Another Potential Long Weekend in UAE during Islamic New Year
Workers in the UAE will likely get another holiday on September 1 (Sunday), as the date is most likely to be Muharram 1 or the....
UAE-based Prime Group awards halal certification to The Purefoods Hormel Company, Inc.
UAE-headquartered Prime Group, a leading quality and compliance solutions provider in Asia, Middle East and North Africa, has awarded halal certification to a facility of....
Dubai-based Designer to Create Kathryn Bernardo’s Gown
Filipino actress Kathryn Bernardo, together with her leading man Aldren Richards, was in the UAE recently for the screening of their blockbuster movie, “Hello, Love,....
PCG Dubai Offers FREE Financial Literacy Seminars Starting Aug. 23
We have previously shared some practical tips to save money as an expat in Dubai, though it’s always a good idea to keep on learning about financial....
Philippine Ambassador Meets with UAE Minister of State
Every now and then, diplomats take time to meet and discuss relations between their respective countries. Two years ago, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Anwar....
Dubai Police Announces New Traffic Fine Discount
There’s great news for motorists in the UAE, especially in Dubai: Aside from the off-chance of getting a brand new car from the police, there....
Fire Hits Apartment in Dubai International City, 5 Pinays Left Homeless
Seven tenants, including five Filipinas, were left homeless after a minor fire broke out in their apartment at Dubai’s International City on Tuesday evening, around 6pm.....
UAE Driver Receives ‘Big Surprise’ from Dubai Police
Residents in the UAE, especially those in Dubai, are continuously reminded by the police to strictly comply with traffic laws through various awareness campaigns, fines,....
Domestic Worker Charged for Posting Photos of Employers on Facebook
Facebook and many social media channels nowadays have already become an extension of our personal lives – reflecting our feelings, activities, concerns, and whereabouts. However,....
Filipina Nurse Among Winners in First Ever ‘Angel Awards’
The nursing profession is perhaps one of the most challenging and “selfless” jobs in the UAE (or anywhere else, for that matter). Hence, it is only....
