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.
Job hunting in the Middle East has just gotten easier for jobseekers in the region! Google has launched a new feature on its “Search” homepage that will make it more convenient for those who are …
Aside from the much-awaited Museum of Illusions that’s opening at Al Seef, there’s another famous new attraction in town — Ripley’s Believe It or Not — believe it or not! You may have heard about Ripley’s, a worldwide …
For quite some time now, Skype, WhatsApp, and other Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls have been blocked in the UAE. However, a prominent Emirati and well-respected figure in the business industry has spoken up against …
Great news for those of you in the private sector… your next long weekend has just been confirmed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)! Similar to the announcement made to the public sector, …
In a previous article, we featured Ibtihaj Muhammad, a prize-winning fencer and the first American athlete who wore a hijab while competing at the Olympics. Today, we would like to present another beautiful, hijab-clad lady …
There are things that first-timers should know about living in the UAE, stuff that you can and cannot do. Spitting chewing gum on the road, for example, could cost you a hefty fine. You can chew bubble …
After the Eid Al Adha holiday, you might have been wondering when your next “break” would be. Well, if you’re in the public sector, your next long weekend has just been confirmed! The UAE Cabinet has …
The UAE space programme plans to build a city on Mars someday, though it also has projects that are much closer to home. One of these is KhalifaSat, the first ever UAE-built satellite made entirely by Emirati …
The UAE and the Philippines ranked among the top destinations for travellers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to the latest figures from Wego, which recently released its MENA Traveller Destination …
A Filipina housemaid in the UAE has just become an instant millionaire! Gina Realuyo Soriano from the Philippines is the fifth grand winner of the Al Ansari Exchange – Summer Promotion, and she gets to …