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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.

UAE Police Releases Safety Advisory for All Parents

UAE Police Releases Safety Advisory for All Parents

December 13, 2018

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....

MOCCCAE Issues New Animal Welfare Guidelines

MOCCAE Issues New Animal Welfare Guidelines

December 13, 2018

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

OFW’s Art Tribute for ‘Year of Zayed’ Receives Distinction

December 13, 2018

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 2

Pinoy Swimmers Win 27 Golds at Dubai Championships

December 13, 2018

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....

UAE Govt Aids Filipina Expat with AED 190K Debt 3

Filipina Expat w/ AED 190K Debt Aided by UAE Authorities

December 12, 2018

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

Security Guard Accused of Molesting Filipina Housemaid

December 11, 2018

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 Three Months

Manager who Sexually Harassed Pinay Cleaner to be Jailed for 3 Months

December 10, 2018

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

Sharjah Airport Announces New Rules for Baggage Delivery

December 9, 2018

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

Sheikh Hamdan Opens World’s Largest Arabic Audio Library

December 8, 2018

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,....

Few Reminders Issued for Papal Mass Attendees

Pope Francis to Visit UAE in February

December 7, 2018

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....

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