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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.
Gov’t Employee Sent to Jail for Embezzling AED 104,000 in UAE
A government employee was found guilty of embezzling AED 104,000 and was convicted to serve six months in jail for abusing her authority to profit....
11-Year Old Boy Drowns in Swimming Pool on First Day of Swimming Lessons
In a series of shocking deaths of young children in the UAE in recent months, another young boy experiences the same fate, after he drowns....
Dubai Opens Doors to Doctors & Dentists from 10 New Countries
Dubai, which is home to thousands of expats from all over the world, has now opened its doors to more expat professionals in the field....
Jumeirah Group to Cut Around 500 Jobs Amid Slowdown in Tourism
With the on-going preparations for the Expo 2020 Dubai, companies particularly in the hospitality and tourism sectors have been keen on introducing new facilities and....
Dubai Restaurant Offers Free Food to Those Who Can’t Pay
The Year of Giving in the UAE may have already passed, but certainly not it’s essence. The spirit of generosity lives on in the country’s citizens....
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[VIDEO] Meet Dubai’s Female Police K-9 Trainers
It’s common notion that most specialized jobs are assigned to male professionals, especially in the Middle East. However, since gender is no longer a basis....
Men Sponsored by Wives/Family Can Now Legally Work in UAE
There is an update for men who have residence visas under their wives/families as they are now allowed to look for a job and work....
Pinoy in UAE Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail for Joining Islamic State
When it comes to using social media, the UAE has a set of rules for everyone to follow. One of the more serious offences has to....
Noon.com to Bring Driverless Delivery Vans to Dubai
noon, the Middle East’s homegrown digital marketplace created in the region and powered by the region’s leading retailers, has announced it has partnered with Chinese....
Check in Your Flight While Shopping in Dubai Mall
Earlier this year, the government announced that it will be giving out unlimited VAT refunds for tourists in Dubai, as part of its efforts in....
