Pope Francis to Visit UAE in February
Pope Francis will be the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula when he flies to Abu Dhabi, UAE for an international ‘inter-faith’ meeting from February 3 to 5, as shared in a report by …
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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.
Dubai Airports, Execujet Welcome Pilots on Wheelchairs’ Visit during World Tour
Two paraplegic air pilots on wheelchairs, who are part of the Handi-flight mission to raise awareness for the inclusion of people of determination have made landing on Dubai and were given a warm welcome by …
UAE TRA Issues Warning on Your Smartphone Privacy
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (UAETRA) has shared an advisory on social media regarding privacy issues and mobile phone security. ALSO READ: Up to AED 1 Million Fine for Sharing “Fake News” In a tweet …
Expat Fined AED 150K for Posting Woman’s Photo on Social Media
A female expat in the UAE has been slapped with AED 150,000 fine for taking a photo of another woman without her permission and posting it on social media, according to a report by the …
PH Consul General Urges Filipinos w/ Residency Issues to Seek Embassy Assistance
With the announcement of the second extension of the UAE Amnesty Program, Philippine Consul General Paul Raymond Cortes advised his kababayans to seek assistance from the Philippine Embassy if they are among those with residency …
Crown Prince Hamdan Inspects Dubai’s “Sky Pods”
The Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recently visited the Metro Depot at Al Rashidiya. His mission? To inspect Dubai’s “Sky Pods,” along with other autonomous mobility …
Businessman Fined AED 1.12 Million after Workers Complaint of Unpaid Salaries
A total of 112 Asian workers filed a group labour complaint at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) against their Bangladeshi employer for failure to pay their salaries for three consecutive months, as shared …
Abu Dhabi Introduces Tourism Safety Campaign
The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) announced a new campaign known as ‘Seyahati Aaminah’ or ‘My Tourism is Safe’ to ascertain the sustainability of the tourism sector and to guarantee visitor happiness and satisfaction, as well …
RTA Builds 58 Air-conditioned Bus Shelters, Pilots Solar-powered Shelters
Getting around Dubai is about to become even more comfortable, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is building 58 air-conditioned shelters for public bus commuters. These will be located in newly developed sites and residential …
UAE Gov’t Extends Visa Amnesty Until End of December
In line with its 47th National Day celebrations, the UAE government has announced that the visa amnesty scheme it offered since August this year will go on for another month starting December 2, as shared …