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.
Philippine Missions in UAE Gear Up for Midterm Elections
Registered voters in the Philippines will soon be voting for their preferred candidates in the 2019 Midterm Elections. The same goes for millions of overseas....
Dubai to Introduce 9 New Bus Routes on April 7
In the emirate’s bid to provide top-of-the-line services across various sectors, the Dubai government has come up with a decision to further expand its traffic....
PHOTOS: Giant 3D Sculptures Along E11 Highway
If you happen to pass by E11 Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, don’t be surprised to see giant sculptures and paintings on the....
New Amer Centre Opens at Burjuman Mall
You can do a lot of things at the mall these days… shopping for a new pair of shoes, catching the latest blockbuster movie, playing....
30 Pinoy Tourists Stopped at NAIA for Planning to Work in UAE
Immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recently stopped 30 Filipinos from traveling to the UAE. The reason? They were undocumented overseas Filipino....
Quranic Park Now Open, Free Entry for All Visitors
In upholding its religious values and principles, the Dubai government has offered residents and city guests various platforms and projects to learn more about Islamic....
OFW Pension Scheme to Begin in April
There have been various reactions received by the Philippine government when it announced that it will be implementing the mandatory pension fund contributions for OFWs....
OFW Bound for UAE with Fake Documents Arrested by Immigration
Among the many things that immigration officials both in the Philippines and abroad are particularly concerned with are the use of fake travel documents, because this....
Man Sentenced to Jail, AED 1 M Fine for Promoting ISIS on Twitter
The UAE strictly implements certain rules on using social media, especially when it comes to posting or sharing content that violates a person’s privacy, offends religious....
Uber to Acquire Careem for $3.1 billion
This is set as the largest transaction in the region and in the tech industry. Uber has agreed to purchase Careem for 3.1 Billion dollars.....
