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.
A taxi driver in Dubai will serve 6 months in prison after he was convicted of making sexual advances on a US navy officer inside his cab, as shared in a report by the National. …
An Indian national was proclaimed the grand winner of AED 7 million at the “Super 7 Series 196 Draw” last Wednesday (October 3). The lucky winner, Mohammed Kunhi Mayyala, topped the list of winners of …
Imagine a waterfront community where the air is cool all year round, and a gigantic “shade” shields you from the hot summer sun. This is the vision behind the upcoming Marsa Meydan. ALSO READ: Dubai Marina …
There is no question that driving a dirty car along the road will attract unwarranted attention, wherever you may be, but drive a dirty car in Dubai and you’ll get attention alright – on top …
With new and exciting developments such as the next world’s tallest tower, a shopping mall twice the size of Dubai Mall, and a fancy suburb tagged as “the new Riviera of the Middle East” already …
The Arabian oryx is a native animal in the UAE. Formerly limited to the western part of the country, there are now oryx breeding herds in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other parts of the UAE. …
Even though there are many public transportation options in Dubai and across the UAE, some people still resort to carpooling, which is considered illegal in the country. What exactly is “carpooling”? This happens when a private vehicle …
For the past few months, the government of the UAE has been introducing new laws and several major changes in visa rules. As part of their latest move, the UAE Cabinet has approved a long-term visa …
As typhoon Ompong (international name “Mangkhut”) moves closer to the Philippines, the state weather bureau, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), has declared storm signal warnings across Luzon, Philstar.com reported. Consequently, work and classes have been …
A few years ago, super typhoon Haiyan, with the local name “Yolanda,” hit the Philippines. It was one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded, with massive storm surges devastating crops, destroying entire communities, and leaving millions …