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 TRA Issues Warning on Your Smartphone Privacy
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (UAETRA) has shared an advisory on social media regarding privacy issues and mobile phone security. ALSO READ: Up to AED....
Expat Fined AED 150K for Posting Woman’s Photo on Social Media
A female expat in the UAE has been slapped with AED 150,000 fine for taking a photo of another woman without her permission and posting....
PH Consul General Urges Filipinos w/ Residency Issues to Seek Embassy Assistance
With the announcement of the second extension of the UAE Amnesty Program, Philippine Consul General Paul Raymond Cortes advised his kababayans to seek assistance from....
Crown Prince Hamdan Inspects Dubai’s “Sky Pods”
The Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recently visited the Metro Depot at Al Rashidiya. His mission?....
Businessman Fined AED 1.12 Million after Workers Complaint of Unpaid Salaries
A total of 112 Asian workers filed a group labour complaint at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) against their Bangladeshi employer for failure....
Abu Dhabi Introduces Tourism Safety Campaign
The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) announced a new campaign known as ‘Seyahati Aaminah’ or ‘My Tourism is Safe’ to ascertain the sustainability of the tourism....
RTA Builds 58 Air-conditioned Bus Shelters, Pilots Solar-powered Shelters
Getting around Dubai is about to become even more comfortable, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is building 58 air-conditioned shelters for public bus commuters.....
UAE Gov’t Extends Visa Amnesty Until End of December
In line with its 47th National Day celebrations, the UAE government has announced that the visa amnesty scheme it offered since August this year will....
Expat from Portugal Wins AED 12 Million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Raffle
Mohammed Saif Abdul Razak, an expat from Portugal, became a millionaire when he won the 12 Million AED jackpot at the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi....
WATCH: Khalid Al Ameri Serves Free Meals at Jollibee UAE
A week ago, Jollibee UAE made a lot of people happy by launching a food truck along the Dubai Marina promenade. Recently, they made even more people happier by....
