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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.

Emirates Warns of Scam Involving Surveys in Exchange for Flight Tickets

Emirates Warns of Scam Involving Surveys in Exchange for Flight Tickets

January 6, 2019

The issues involving social media don’t seem to be ending anytime soon. From famous personalities soliciting for money, to fake news, people nowadays can easily....

Filipina Goes Blind After Friend Sprays Acid on her Face

Filipina Goes Blind After Friend Sprays Acid on Her Face

January 5, 2019

No matter how we live our lives, sometimes people can just find anything that they can use again us. That’s why it’s twice as hard....

Abu Dhabi Airport to Offer One of the World’s Fastest Internet Services

Abu Dhabi Airport to Offer One of the World’s Fastest Internet Services

January 5, 2019

In the country’s bid to become a leader in global trends, the government of each emirate is exerting effort to become a contributor to the....

Filipino Wins in UAE Singing Reality Show 2

Filipino Wins in UAE Singing Reality Show

January 4, 2019

Just a few minutes before New Year’s Eve, a Filipino singer was proclaimed as the first-ever winner of “The One UAE,” which is the biggest....

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Indian Expat Wins 15 Million AED in Big Ticket Raffle

January 4, 2019

An Indian expat won the grand prize in the recently held 15 MILLION DIRHAMS SERIES 199 by Big Ticke Abu Dhabi. Sarath Purushothaman  bought the ticket number....

New Year Marks Start of Long Term Visas for Expats

New Year Marks Start of Long Term Visas for Expats

January 3, 2019

The year 2019 brings great news for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, outstanding students, retiring expats, and Emirati women, as new visa rules and legislation are now....

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BREAKING NEWS: 4 Dead as Helicopter Crashes in Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah

December 29, 2018

A rescue helicopter has crashed in Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah and its crew passengers were killed. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the crash....

First Hybrid Abra Introduced in the UAE

21-Seater First Hybrid Abra Introduced in the UAE

December 29, 2018

Public transport in the UAE comes in various shapes and sizes. If you haven’t been here, you’d be pleased to know that the country’s local....

These Kinds of Advertisements Can Get you Fined for up to AED 500,000

These Kinds of Advertisements Can Get you Fined for up to AED 500,000

December 29, 2018

In most parts of the world, many people easily find a soft spot for pets and animals, especially that they are commonly used as subjects....

Gov’t Announces New Year Holiday for Public, Private Sector

UAE Announces New Year Holiday for Public, Private Sector

December 28, 2018

In most parts of the world, the start of the New Year which traditionally falls on January 1st in modern-day calendar marks the very first....

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