Filipinas Win Big at UAE Best Nanny Awards 2017
Several weeks ago, we shared about the search for the UAE’s Best Nanny Awards 2017, which was brought to us by Rise, a start-up firm based in Dubai. The grand prize is 1,000,000 in the …
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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.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Orders 50% Discount on UAE Traffic Fines
Great news as all UAE drivers who have incurred traffic fines will get a discount of 50% if you pay it within the next 3 months! His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu …
5% Tax will be Added to Phone Bills Starting Jan 2018
Phones are a necessary part of our everyday lives. We use them to send messages, make calls, and use the Internet. Starting next year, however, we’re gonna need to watch our phone bills more closely, …
Louvre Paris & Louvre Abu Dhabi Celebrate UAE National Day
The country’s events are celebrated all the way in France, as UAE National Day was observed at the Louvre Museum in Paris recently. Minister of State Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh attended the event, along with UAE …
Biggest Cake in Region Marks 46th National Day
A couple of weeks ago, students in Sharjah set a new record for forming the world’s largest human image of a boat. Aside from celebrating Children’s Day in India, the image paid tribute to the …
Petrol Prices in the UAE to Increase Next Month
The Ministry of Energy in the UAE has recently announced the prices of petrol for December — and it looks like we’ll be paying a little more for car fuel. Next month, the per litre …
Virtual Tour of “Mars 2117” Project Released on YouTube
Back in February, the UAE government announced plans to build the first human city on Mars one hundred years from now. And so, the “Mars 2117” project was born — a highly ambitious yet well-meaning effort …
Filipino Blogger & Team Launch “Eternitee” Inspirational Apparel in Dubai
A Filipino blogger and his team based in Dubai recently launched Eternitee LLC, which offers inspirational apparel such as motivational t-shirts and other merchandise. As the company name suggests, their products are inspired by words …
4-Day Weekend For UAE Public (Nov 30 – Dec 3), Private Sector gets 3 Days (Nov 30 – Dec 2)
The public holidays marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, UAE National day and Commemoration day have been announced for the the private and public sector. UAE residents, please be aware of the long weekend coming up. …
First Arabian Eagle Owl Spotted in the UAE
It wasn’t too long ago when fossil experts discovered a species of hippopotamus that lived in the UAE. The specimen was found in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, an area that used to …