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.
![[WATCH] Gov’t Introduces New Dubai-Al Ain Direct Bus Route](https://dubaiofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/new-bus-route-dubai-al-ain.png)
New Dubai to Al Ain Direct Bus Route
Connectivity is one of the many important aspects of a progressive society. When you see that issues such as traffic congestion and road accidents are....
UAE Prime Astronaut for ISS Mission Announced by Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
The UAE continues to proudly push for greater heights in the field of space science as seen during the recent months when the UAE has....
![[UAE Law] AED 500,000 Fine for Taking Selfies Without Consent](https://dubaiofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/selfie-banner.png)
[UAE Law] AED 500,000 Fine for Taking Selfies Without Consent
Most countries in the UAE, including the UAE, have a strict set of laws regarding the use of social media and sharing information. Such is....
Etihad Airways Offers Free Stopovers to Passengers
As Ramadan approaches, Muslims in the UAE and from all over the world are looking to take advantage of this period to visit their families....
![[BEWARE] Misuse of Chat Emojis Can Land You in Court in UAE](https://dubaiofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/misuse-emoji-banner.png)
[BEWARE] Misuse of Chat Emojis Can Land You in Court in UAE
In this day and age, communication has rapidly taken various forms other than speaking and writing. Nowadays, people (especially on social media) can use symbols....
Pinay Cyclist Among Winners of Responsible Road Users Award
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in coordination with Sharjah Police as well as Ciel Marketing and Events, recently held a road safety campaign....
Indian Passport Applications in UAE, Now Online
The UAE is known for being home to a wide variety of expat communities, which are primarily composed of many different Asian and other Arab....
Dubai Metro DMCC, IBN Battuta Line Soon to be Back in Service
With the on-going construction work for the additional lines for the 2020 Expo in Dubai showing rapid progress, public riders can expect that the city’s....
Gov’t Applies New Rules on Recruitment in UAE
In the government’s bid to strengthen labour and recruitment practices in the UAE, a new form of legislation has been put into effect, which will....
![[WATCH] Abu Dhabi Police Share 5 Tips to Avoid Online Scams](https://dubaiofw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/5-tips-online-scam-banner.png)
[WATCH] Abu Dhabi Police Share 5 Tips to Avoid Online Scams
With the frequency and relative regularity of news about online scams in the UAE, it is quite safe to say that the residents (unfortunately) have....
