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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.

WATCH 82-year-old Woman Goes Skydiving over The Palm

WATCH: 82-year-old Woman Goes Skydiving over The Palm Jumeirah

November 26, 2018

Last month, Jada Pinkett-Smith, the wife of Hollywood star Will Smith, posted about her skydiving experience in Dubai. Just recently, another woman proudly shared her....

Indian Expats Working in the UAE Required to Register Immigration Status Online

Indian Expats Working in the UAE Required to Register Immigration Status Online

November 25, 2018

The Consul General of India to Dubai, Vipul, confirmed that all Indian expats are required to undergo a one-time registration on the UAE’s e-migrate web....

[WATCH] Man Airlifted After Major Collision on UAE Road

VIDEO: Man Airlifted After Major Collision on UAE Road

November 25, 2018

The air flight rescue services of the Abu Dhabi Police airlifted an Asian man involved in a vehicular accident in the UAE last Thursday (November....

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Dubai Frame Wins at Structural Awards 2018

November 23, 2018

Every year, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) recognizes the most impressive buildings and infrastructure from around the world. This year, the London-based group recently....

Maymay Entrata First Filipina to Walk the Runway at Arab Fashion Week

Maymay Entrata: First Filipina to Walk the Runway at Arab Fashion Week

November 23, 2018

Philippine celebrity Maymay Entrata is currently in Dubai to perform at an event, along with her on-screen partner, Edward Barber. The popular “MayWard” love team....

British Academic Sentenced to Lifetime Imprisonment by UAE Court for Spying

British Academic Sentenced to Lifetime Imprisonment by UAE Court for Spying

November 22, 2018

A UAE Court has sentenced British researcher Matthew Hedges, 31, to lifetime imprisonment after he was convicted of spying and providing confidential security information to....

UAE Warning 20 Million USD Loan Scam 4

UAE Warning: 20 Million USD Loan Scam

November 22, 2018

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has recently issued a warning about a fraudulent scheme that offers unsuspecting consumers loans of up to USD 20....

New Scheme for ATM, Credit Card Transactions in the UAE

New Scheme for ATM, Credit Card Transactions in the UAE

November 22, 2018

Customers in the UAE will be required to update their bank records by submitting their Emirates ID on or before February 28, 2019 to avoid....

Dubai Launches New Freelance Work Permit for Select Professionals

Dubai Launches New Freelance Work Permit for Select Professionals

November 22, 2018

Dubai Internet City (DIC) has introduced a new freelance work permit for professionals involved in the tech industry. The new permit will enable these professionals....

Woman Admits to Butchering Ex-Lover and Serves his Remains to Workers in UAE

Woman Admits to Butchering Ex-Lover & Serving His Remains to Workers

November 22, 2018

A woman has been accused by UAE prosecutors in Al Ain of murdering her ex-lover and serving up some of his remains in a meal....

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