News
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.
UAE Police Releases Safety Advisory for All Parents
In line with the upcoming extended winter break in the country, the Abu Dhabi Police have issued a safety advisory for parents concerning their children....
MOCCAE Issues New Animal Welfare Guidelines
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) introduced the new rules and provisions for Federal Law No. 16 of 2007 regarding animal welfare, along....
OFW’s Art Tribute for ‘Year of Zayed’ Receives Distinction
A Filipino artist, Elygraf, who is based in Dubai, was given the distinction of displaying his masterpiece, a portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed bin....
Pinoy Swimmers Win 27 Golds at Dubai Championships
A group of young, Pinoy swimmers have just won big at a swimming meet held in Dubai! They participated in the 2018 Hamilton Aquatics Winter....
Filipina Expat w/ AED 190K Debt Aided by UAE Authorities
Imagine being jobless, facing a huge debt and travel ban. This was the case of a 43-year-old Filipina expat in the UAE — one of....
Security Guard Accused of Molesting Filipina Housemaid
The Dubai Court of First Instance has charged the security guard of a residential building with sexual harassment. The suspect, a 37-year-old Pakistani, has been....
Manager who Sexually Harassed Pinay Cleaner to be Jailed for 3 Months
An Egyptian manager who allegedly groped a Filipina cleaner at work will serve three months in jail, after losing his appeal in court last Sunday....
Sharjah Airport Announces New Rules for Baggage Delivery
The Sharjah Airport Authority had released an announcement about the implementation of new baggage rules at the facility starting December 4. The new rules encompass....
Sheikh Hamdan Opens World’s Largest Arabic Audio Library
Last December 6, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, officiated the launch of the Dubai Audio Library,....
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....
