Filipina in Dubai Wins AED 1000 for Safe Driving
A Filipina in Dubai recently won AED 1000 for her safe driving skills. She is one of the 10 winners of the Mobil 1 GoldStar Contest, which is part of a road safety awareness campaign. …
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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.
RTA Installs Free Wi-Fi and Touch Screens in 700 Taxis
If you happen to hail a taxi in Dubai, don’t be surprised if you see a touch screen in front of you plus free Wi-Fi. Recently, 700 taxicabs have been fitted with these devices — …
Bark Park: The First “Dogs Only” Park Opens in Dubai
In Dubai, dogs are not allowed in public parks, beaches, and many other places. Fortunately, there is now a park where dogs can run freely. Located at Al Awir, “Bark Park” — the first ever …
Al Wasl Plaza: The Last Major Design of Expo 2020 Dubai Site Revealed
The last major part of the design in the Dubai Expo 2020 was unveiled today and this area will have a dome-shaped central hub named as Al Wasl Plaza. Al Wasl means ‘connection’ in Arabic …
Huge Fire Breaks Out in a Building Near Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai
Today, a fire broke out in a building near Dubai Mall around 6:30am. As per a tweet from Dubai Media Office, the said building was identified as The Fountain Views which is a tower that’s still …
Passenger Traffic at DXB Airport Increased by 8.8% in February
The number of passengers at Dubai International (DXB) continues to increase, as Dubai Airports note an 8.8 percent increase in passenger traffic in February. This brings the total year-to-date passenger traffic to almost 15 million, …
Amazon Officially Confirms Acquisition of SOUQ.com
Amazon has officially acquired SOUQ.com. In a press release posted today, the American ecommerce and cloud computing company has announced that it has finally reached an agreement to acquire the Dubai-based ecommerce platform, SOUQ.com There’s …
Ministry Introduces New Driving Traffic Rules and Fines
The Ministry of Interior has announced new traffic laws and fines to make our road experience safer. The new rules for the drivers and passengers will span across all 7 emirates and will be made …
Emirates Bans Electronic Devices on US-bound flights
To all passengers travelling to the US, be advised that electronic devices other than smartphones are not allowed to be hand-carried in Emirates airline flights. These devices, which includes laptops and tablets, should be checked …
HH Sheikh Mohammed Launches First “World Happiness Council”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the creation of the first ever “World Happiness Council.” The statement was made just before the celebration …