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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.
UAE Announces Extended Hours at Museums During Ramadan
As the holy month of Ramadan winds down close to an end, locals and tourists are now looking forward to the festival of the “breaking....
UAE Rescues 3 Filipino Workers Held Captive for 10 Months in Libya
Amid the growing conflicts in the Middle East, GCC member nations such as the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait are all doing their part to put....
Asian Man Drowns at UAE Beach; Police Issue Advisory
The summer season is right upon us, and with this, many tourists as well as locals will be heading over to the beach with family,....
PHOTOS: HH Sheikh Hamdan, 2 Brothers Get Married
The Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is known for his great leadership, love for animals, and....
52 Makkah Pilgrims Saved in Abu Dhabi Bus Crash
DUBAI – 52 people returning from pilgrimage in Makkah were saved after their bus crashed in Abu Dhabi on July 16, 2019 – Tuesday. Recently,....
Start of Eid Al Fitr Projected for Most Islamic Countries
As the month of May nears its end, Muslims and those living in Islamic countries await the news as to when the official date of....
6,000 Investors & Entrepreneurs Apply for Long-term Visas
Early this month, the UAE Government started issuing five to 10-year visas, and so far around 6,000 investors and entrepreneurs have submitted applications for the....
World’s First Nature-inspired Mall Opens Carrefour Hypermarket
One of the country’s most popular supermarkets, Carrefour, recently opened at Cityland Mall, a 1.2 million square feet development, just off the Sheikh Mohammed Bin....
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[PHOTOS] Largest Mosque in Sharjah Now Open to Public
In the spirit of promoting tolerance and openness to non-Muslim residents and tourists, UAE governments are creating opportunities for these people to get to know....
Free-to-use Adventure Skate Park Opens in Fujairah
Attention, skaters and riders! There’s a new place in town where you can show off your skills in rollerblading, skateboarding, long-boarding, balance biking, and other....
