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.
Only in Dubai can you see the government returning a lost cellphone back to a person’s home country. A video posted by Dubai Police on their Instagram page shows the Spanish tourist thanking the Tourist …
The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, and the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Sec. Alan Peter Cayetano, held bilateral talks recently. The talks were held alongside the 72nd …
Two women, an Ethiopian and a Filipino, have gone on trial after getting pregnant out of wedlock. Both of them are residents of Abu Dhabi, and they are being tried separately. In the UAE, sex …
Announcement to all the ladies! Selected malls across Dubai and the UAE are offering free health screenings for women this September and October. The free health checks are part of “Feel the Beat,” a heart …
Today, September 16 – Saturday, a fire broke out in a high-rise building in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The Sky Gardens tower is a 45-floor tower in the major financial area in the city. …
All expats in the UAE are required to undergo medical fitness tests, particularly when applying for an employment, residency, or education visa. And so, medical fitness centers here are always busy, with many applicants waiting …
12th September 2017 – The Philippines and United Arab Emirates recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the hiring of domestic workers. Under this agreement, only registered agencies are allowed to recruit domestic workers …
Dubai is known to be a place where the world’s “firsts” are created. It has the world’s first robocop, roaming the streets and helping to keep the city safe. It will also feature the world’s …
If you’re a frequent flyer with Emirates, then you’re in for a treat! The UAE’s premier airline is currently offering additional baggage allowance to selected flights. Now you won’t have to worry or stress about …
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has been introducing new and upgraded programs for OFWs lately. There’s the OWWA scholarship program, which caters to OFW dependents. And now, there’s also an enhanced livelihood program for …