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.
With new and exciting developments such as the next world’s tallest tower, a shopping mall twice the size of Dubai Mall, and a fancy suburb tagged as “the new Riviera of the Middle East” already …
The Arabian oryx is a native animal in the UAE. Formerly limited to the western part of the country, there are now oryx breeding herds in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other parts of the UAE. …
Even though there are many public transportation options in Dubai and across the UAE, some people still resort to carpooling, which is considered illegal in the country. What exactly is “carpooling”? This happens when a private vehicle …
For the past few months, the government of the UAE has been introducing new laws and several major changes in visa rules. As part of their latest move, the UAE Cabinet has approved a long-term visa …
As typhoon Ompong (international name “Mangkhut”) moves closer to the Philippines, the state weather bureau, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), has declared storm signal warnings across Luzon, Philstar.com reported. Consequently, work and classes have been …
A few years ago, super typhoon Haiyan, with the local name “Yolanda,” hit the Philippines. It was one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded, with massive storm surges devastating crops, destroying entire communities, and leaving millions …
There are currently more than 600,000 Filipinos with jobs in Dubai and across the UAE. That’s more than half a million voters, if everyone were to participate in the upcoming elections! Speaking of which, the last …
Job hunting in the Middle East has just gotten easier for jobseekers in the region! Google has launched a new feature on its “Search” homepage that will make it more convenient for those who are …
Aside from the much-awaited Museum of Illusions that’s opening at Al Seef, there’s another famous new attraction in town — Ripley’s Believe It or Not — believe it or not! You may have heard about Ripley’s, a worldwide …
For quite some time now, Skype, WhatsApp, and other Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls have been blocked in the UAE. However, a prominent Emirati and well-respected figure in the business industry has spoken up against …