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.
Pinoy Swimmers Win 27 Golds at Dubai Championships
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....
Filipina Expat w/ AED 190K Debt Aided by UAE Authorities
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
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 3 Months
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
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
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,....
Pope Francis to Visit UAE in February
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....
Dubai Airports, Execujet Welcome Pilots on Wheelchairs’ Visit during World Tour
Two paraplegic air pilots on wheelchairs, who are part of the Handi-flight mission to raise awareness for the inclusion of people of determination have made....
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....
