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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.

[VIDEO] First Look at the World’s Largest Single Solar Park in Dubai

[VIDEO] First Look at the World’s Largest Single Solar Park in Dubai

May 26, 2019

With the types of projects and initiatives slated to reach completion in Dubai in the coming years, it can be said that the emirate is....

21 Prisoners Released on Ramadan Donations

21 Prisoners Released on Ramadan Donations

May 25, 2019

Ramadan in the UAE is not simply a time of prayer and fasting, as many citizens use this time to exercise their ability to help....

Filipino Artists Lead Creative Displays through Ramadan Sharing Fridges

Filipino Artists Lead Creative Displays through Ramadan Sharing Fridges

May 25, 2019

Vision and talent combined creates something admirable and worthwhile. And at a special time such as the Ramadan in the UAE, Filipino artists have found....

Emirati Couple Put on Trial for Confinement of Worker, Robbery

Couple on Trial for Posing as Police, Robbing and Confining Filipino inside Vehicle

May 25, 2019

With the rise on technology-based scams in the UAE, it’s quite uncommon to hear much news about street robbery as compared to a couple of....

Expat Acquitted of Molesting Filipina Jobseeker Twice

Expat Acquitted of Molesting Filipina Jobseeker Twice

May 25, 2019

Sometimes opportunities present to us in ways we least expect them, but when they do, we have to be smart enough to know which ones....

Court Fines Student AED 5000 for ‘Illegal Photography’ in UAE

Court Fines Student AED 5000 for ‘Illegal Photography’ in UAE

May 25, 2019

Time and again, we’ve heard news about foreign nationals in the UAE being sued or fined in the UAE for taking photos of other people....

Violating Senior Citizens’ Rights in UAE Could Land You a Fine of Up to AED 1 Million

Violating Senior Citizens’ Rights in UAE Could Land You a Fine of Up to AED 1 Million

May 24, 2019

It can be said that in the UAE, when the government emphasizes the value of tolerance, it’s not just something as good as a poster....

Dubai Named as World’s Top Cities for High Salary, Disposable Income

Dubai Named as World’s Top Cities for High Salary, Disposable Income

May 24, 2019

As Dubai continues to reach for greater heights in terms of economic growth, technological innovations, and social inclusiveness, there is no doubt that the city....

Dubai Ruler Introduces ‘Golden Card’ Permanent Residency System

Dubai Ruler Introduces ‘Golden Card’ Permanent Residency System

May 22, 2019

While it is uncommon for countries in the Middle East to offer citizenship to foreign nationals, governments provide alternatives such as permanent residency and social....

HH Khalifa bin Zayed Decrees Law Establishing Abu Dhabi Digital Authority

HH Khalifa bin Zayed Decrees Law Establishing ‘Abu Dhabi Digital Authority’

May 21, 2019

With the direction the UAE is heading for in terms of governance, services, and infrastructures, it’s easy to see that the country is adopting digitalisation....

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